Tiberias in Kinneret, 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. 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.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Synagogues, and the The Tiberias Archeological Park series lists.

Location. 32° 47.146′ N, 35° 32.517′ E. Marker is in Tiberias, Northern District, in Kinneret. It can be reached from Ha-Banim Street (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. Marker is at or near this postal address: Ha-Banim St 35, Tiberias, Northern District, Israel. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Asia,

specifically in West Asia,

in the Middle East,

in The Levant,

on the Red Sea,

in a coastal Mediterranean country,

and in the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire,

the Ottoman Empire,

a British Mandate,

and the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Architecture of Tiberias (a few steps from this

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marker); Doors of Burial Caves / Burial Customs - Sarcophagi (a few steps from this marker); Domestic Building (within shouting distance of this marker); "Magic on the sea of galilee..." (within shouting distance of this marker); The Crusader-Ottoman Building / Millstones (within shouting distance of this marker); The Southern Wall (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Remains of the Watch Tower (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Liberation of Tiberias Memorial (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tiberias.

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.

The Synagogue image. Click for full size.

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 589 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on May 15, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.