Hurvat Amudim, Archaeological site and national park in Tiberias, Israel.
Hurvat Amudim is an archaeological site and national park located southeast of Beit Netofa Valley along Highway 65, containing remains of ancient structures including a synagogue measuring about 25 by 14 meters (82 by 46 feet). The site displays traces of a settlement whose buildings, walls, and floor mosaics show how people lived in ancient times.
The settlement was originally founded by a Jewish community and featured an impressive building for religious and community gatherings. The site was inhabited until the end of the 4th century, when the population left.
An inscription in the synagogue floor mosaic records how members of the community contributed money to build and maintain this house of worship.
The site is in an easily accessible location with good views of the surrounding landscape and allows visitors to walk freely across the open grounds. It is wise to wear sturdy shoes and bring sun protection, as the area offers little shade.
The building is one of the largest surviving synagogues from this period in Galilee and shows signs that it was later used by Christian communities. This shift reflects how different religious groups shared the region.
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