Tiberias, Northern District, Israel — West Asia (the Levant in the Middle East)

Domestic Building

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 7, 2023

1. Domestic Building Marker

Inscription. This building was part of Tiberias' northern quarter between the 6th and 11th centuries CE. The quarter occupied by Jews and the synagogue stood in its center. This building has three rooms and a courtyard with a well.

Erected by The municipality of Tiberias, Tourism Department.

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

Location. 32° 47.158′ N, 35° 32.523′ 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Architecture of Tiberias (here, next to this marker); The Synagogue (within shouting distance of this marker); Doors of Burial Caves / Burial Customs - Sarcophagi (within shouting distance of this marker); "Magic on the sea of galilee..."

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(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.)