Second Synagogue Discovery at Magdala, First Century

Second Synagogue Discovery at Magdala, First Century

On December 12th, 2021, the Israel Antiquities Authority together with the company “Y.G. Contractual” and the University of Haifa announced the discovery of a second synagogue in the western sector of the ancient town of Magdala.

It's the first time 2 synagogues were discovered in the same settlement. Learn more about it in this video.

 

 

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