Tiberias, Northern District, Israel — West Asia (the Levant in the Middle East)
The Synagogue
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, March 7, 2013
1. The Synagogue Marker
Inscription.
The Synagogue. . This is one of the thirteen synagogues existed in Tiberias according to the Talmud. It was a square building divided by two rows of columns. One of the mosaics bears a dedication inscription decorated with Jewish symbols: Lulav and Etrog. The dedication mentions "Prokolos son of Crispos" who either made the mosaic or donated it. The synagogue was built in the 6th century CE and lasted until the 11th century CE.
This is one of the thirteen synagogues existed in Tiberias according to the Talmud. It was a square building divided by two rows of columns. One of the mosaics bears a dedication inscription decorated with Jewish symbols: Lulav and Etrog. The dedication mentions "Prokolos son of Crispos" who either made the mosaic or donated it. The synagogue was built in the 6th century CE and lasted until the 11th century CE.
Erected by The municipality of Tiberias, Tourism Department.
Location. 32° 47.146′ N, 35° 32.517′ E. Marker is in Tiberias, Northern District. Marker can be reached from HaBanim (National Route 90) just north of HaGalil, on the right when traveling north. This historical marker is located on the south side of the downtown Tiberias business district, affixed to an ornate pole, that is inside a small archaeological park situated directly in front (to the west) of the Leonardo Plaza Hotel. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Tiberias. This is a link to information provided by Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Submitted on May 16, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, March 7, 2013
2. The Synagogue Marker
View of the historical marker, affixed to an ornate pole, in the middle of an archaeological park, with the Leonardo Plaza Hotel in the background.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, March 7, 2013
3. The Synagogue Marker
Close-up view of the illustration of the synagogue's floor plan, that was displayed on the historical marker.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, March 7, 2013
4. The Synagogue
View, looking south, of the ruins of the synagogue.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, March 7, 2013
5. The Synagogue
View, looking north, of the ruins of the synagogue. Note mosaic floor tiles in lower left corner of picture.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, March 7, 2013
6. The Synagogue
View of the northern end of the mosaic floor tiles.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, March 7, 2013
7. The Synagogue
View of the middle section of the mosaic floor tiles.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, March 7, 2013
8. The Synagogue
View of the southern end of the mosaic floor tiles.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, March 7, 2013
9. The Synagogue
View, looking southwest, of the ruins of the synagogue.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 491 times since then. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on May 15, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.