Near Chorazim in Mevo'ot HaHermon Regional Council, Northern District, Israel — West Asia (the Levant in the Middle East)
Decorated Column
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 5, 2019
1. Decorated Column Marker
A decorated column, part of the Ark of the Law.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Architecture • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 32° 54.672′ N, 35° 33.843′ E. Marker is near Chorazim, Northern District, in Mevo'ot HaHermon Regional Council. Marker can be reached from Northern District Route 8277, 2.5 kilometers east of Northern District Route 90, on the right when traveling east. This marker is located in the midst of the archaeological ruins at the Korazim National Park. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Chorazin's Synagogue (here, next to this marker); Conch (here, next to this marker); Seat of Moses (here, next to this marker); The Synagogue (a few steps from this marker); Medusa (a few steps from this marker); Chorazin in Christian Sources (within shouting distance of this marker); The Synagogue of Jesus (approx. 3.5 kilometers away); The Synagogue of Capharnaum (approx. 3.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chorazim.
More about this marker. This marker is located in the Korazim National Park, in the ruins of the ancient Jewish synagogue.
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This marker is deemed eligible for inclusion in the Historical Marker Database under the clause for allowable exceptions to the Editorial Guidelines when the marker's inclusion is "adding to a series of bona fide historical markers with one that would otherwise not qualify." This marker is part of the series of markers that has been erected in the archaeological ruins of Chorazin, which is currently the site of the Korazim National Park. This marker was added to complete the list of this series of markers, rendering this marker in compliance with stated Historical Marker Database editorial guidelines.
Regarding Decorated Column. Note, the "Decorated Column" that is seen at
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 5, 2019
2. Decorated Column Marker
View of the marker with a portion of the synagogue wall in the background.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 5, 2019
3. Decorated Column Marker
View of the marker, seen on the right, and of the subject of the marker (Decorated Column), seen in the center of the picture, with the ruins of the interior wall and entrance of the synagogue seen in the background.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 8, 2019
4. Decorated Column Marker
View of the "Decorated Column," that came from the Chorazin synagogue, that is currently part of a display, at the Israel Museum.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 8, 2019
5. Decorated Column Marker
Another view of the "Conch," that came from the Chorazin synagogue, that is currently part of a display, at the Israel Museum.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 3, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 3, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
