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Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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About
Hammat Tiberias is an ancient site renowned for its hot springs and significant archaeological findings, particularly two synagogues. Located near the city of Tiberias, it features 17 hot springs known for their healing properties since antiquity. The site is notable for the remains of two synagogues, each with distinct historical phases. Synagogue A, established around 250 CE, reflects multiple construction phases until the 10th-11th centuries. Synagogue B, or the 'Synagogue of Severus', is famous for its elaborate 4th-century mosaic floors depicting a zodiac wheel and other Jewish symbols. These structures offer insights into the religious, cultural, and artistic life of the Jewish community from the 1st to 8th centuries CE, illustrating a blend of Jewish tradition and Greco-Roman influences.
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