Press Release: Ancient Synagogue Mosaic Floor Showing Menorah Found in Galilee, Israel

25/07/2015

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Episode Synopsis

Excavations in the ancient synagogue at Horvat Kur (Israel) dating to the Byzantine period (4th—7th c. CE) have uncovered a partially-preserved colorful mosaic floor. The mosaic consists of a panel showing the upper part of a menorah, along with an inscription mentioning the name El’azar, as well as the names of his father and grandfather. The […]