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Tzippori Synagogue

Tzippori Synagogue, Ancient synagogue ruins in Sepphoris, Israel.

Tzippori Synagogue is a fifth-century synagogue in Sepphoris measuring 20.7 m by 8 m, the narrowest ancient synagogue found in the Land of Israel. Its mosaic floor, uncovered in 1993, is divided into seven sections, including a zodiac wheel with Helios, Hebrew month names, and panels of Temple offerings.

The synagogue was built during the first half of the fifth century on the northern side of Sepphoris, as indicated by archaeological remains and coins found there. This period marked an important era for Jewish communities in the region.

The mosaic floor carries an Aramaic donor inscription: "May he be remembered for good Yudan son of Isaac the Priest and Paragri his daughter, Amen, Amen." Hebrew month names ring the zodiac, and the panels show the seven-branched Menorah with the Lulav and Shofar, the symbols of Jewish festivals.

The remains are part of Tzippori National Park, which preserves and makes accessible multiple archaeological structures from different time periods. Visitors should allow adequate time to examine the mosaics closely and explore the larger archaeological site.

The central mosaic features a zodiac wheel with Helios driving his sun chariot, along with Hebrew month names and religious symbols. This image combines Greek astronomical traditions with Jewish religious symbolism in an unusual way.

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