UofH archaeologists have discovered a second synagogue in the northern Israeli town of Migdal. The finding casts new light on Jewish religious and communal life in the area 2,000 years ago. “The discovery of a second synagogue in this Ancient Galilean settlement reflects the desire (of residents) for a dedicated building for Torah reading, study, and social gatherings,” says Dina Avshalom-Gorni (Zinman Institute of Archaeology), one of the directors of the excavation. Migdal was an ancient city on the shore of the Sea of Galilee and is believed to be the birthplace of Mary Magdalene, a disciple of Jesus. The structure was unearthed by Israel Antiquities Authority, in collaboration with UofH researchers and Y.G. Contract Archaeology firm. MORE IN THE JERUSALEM POST
*Dina Avshalom-Gorni (Zinman Institute of Archaeology) and Dr. Yudah Govrin at the excavation site. Credit: University of Haifa
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