Maon Synagogue, Ancient synagogue ruins in Negev Desert, Israel
The Maon Synagogue contains a basilica layout with a semi-circular apse and marble columns supporting the structure near Kibbutz Nirim.
The synagogue site corresponds to the Hellenistic city of Menois, mentioned by Eusebius and depicted on the ancient Madaba Map in Jordan.
The mosaic floor displays Jewish symbols including a menorah with lion paws, etrogs, shofar, lulav, and an Aramaic inscription honoring three donors.
The site reopened to visitors in 2009 after extensive restoration work funded by the Jewish National Fund and Israel Antiquities Authority.
Excavations revealed dozens of ancient amulets connected to health requests, along with coins, bone artifacts, and fragments of glass and ceramic lamps.
GPS coordinates: 31.33490,34.39590
Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:38
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