Chorazin

Chorazin is an archaeological site in the Northern District of Israel featuring excavated ruins built from local black basalt stone. The remains span multiple levels and include stone structures, ancient streets, and residential buildings from the Roman-Byzantine era.

The settlement emerged in the 3rd century CE and developed into a significant center during the Talmudic period. A synagogue with ornate stone carvings demonstrates the architectural skills of that era and its connection to religious traditions.

The remains of ritual baths, olive presses, and decorated stone items provide evidence of daily Jewish life during the Roman and Byzantine periods. These finds reveal craftsmanship and religious practices that visitors can observe today at the excavated locations.

The national park opens daily in the early morning and closes in the late afternoon, with guided visits available in several languages. The terrain requires sturdy footwear and offers shaded areas for rest during exploration.

Archaeologists discovered a rare stone carving of Medusa within the synagogue, pointing to artistic exchange between Jewish communities and the Greco-Roman world. This unusual motif appears in this sacred space despite religious restrictions against idolatry.