Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
About
Tabgha is a historically and archaeologically significant site located on the north-western shore of the Sea of Galilee in Israel. Noted for its religious importance, it is traditionally associated with the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes and the fourth resurrection appearance of Jesus. The site has undergone various historical phases, with significant structures dating back to the 4th and 5th centuries CE, including the Church of the Multiplication, famous for its Byzantine mosaics. The site was a part of the Byzantine period's water management system and later became a village during the Ottoman period. In the 20th century, the village was depopulated during Operation Broom. Recent events include a significant arson attack in 2015. Tabgha's archaeological and historical depth offers a vivid glimpse into religious, cultural, and social transformations over centuries.
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Water Management Features
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