Jewish catacombs of Venosa, Underground Jewish burial site in Venosa, Italy
The catacombs contain two parallel tunnels connected by passages, with burial spaces carved into walls and ground levels in the tufa rock.
Discovered in 1853, the catacombs date from the 4th to 6th centuries CE, with one inscription precisely dated to 521 CE.
The inscriptions in Greek, Latin, and Hebrew languages demonstrate the integration of Jewish communities with local society during late Roman times.
Visitors need to schedule guided tours through the Archaeology Office of Basilicata and require a car to reach the site via Strada Provinciale Ofantina.
The catacombs feature seventy epigraphs and contain more Hebrew text than the Jewish catacombs of Rome, along with religious symbols like the menorah.
Location: Venosa
Address: Collina della Maddalena – Via Ofantina – 85029 Venosa (PZ)
GPS coordinates: 40.97883,15.83990
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:24
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