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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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The Kfar Bar'am Synagogue is a prominent archaeological site located in the Galilee region, near the border with Lebanon. This site features the ruins of an ancient Jewish synagogue, dating back to the 3rd century CE, during the Roman period. The synagogue's architecture is notable for its basalt stone construction, a façade facing Jerusalem, and a distinctive portico supported by six columns. An inscription credits the building to Elazar bar Yodan. Archaeological interest in the site is heightened by its unusual three-dimensional sculptures and ornate carvings. The synagogue reflects the prosperity of Jewish communities in Galilee during the early centuries of the Common Era. Damaged by the 1837 Galilee earthquake, the site continues to offer insights into ancient Jewish religious and cultural life.
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