Ed-Dikke synagogue

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Ed-Dikke synagogue, Ancient synagogue ruins near the Sea of Galilee, Israel.

The synagogue structure measures 11 by 14 meters and contains three aisles separated by two rows of four stone columns.

Built around 460 CE during the Byzantine period, the synagogue was first identified by archaeologist Gottlieb Schumacher in the 1880s.

The prayer hall incorporates architectural elements typical of Jewish ceremonial buildings from the Byzantine era in ancient Israel.

Located 3 kilometers north of the Sea of Galilee on the eastern bank of the Jordan River at coordinates 32°55′19″N 35°37′33″E.

A water-powered flour mill constructed during the Ottoman period used stones from the ancient synagogue in its construction.

GPS coordinates: 32.92200,35.62580

Latest update: April 11, 2025 23:13

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