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July 11, 2016

More Biblically Themed Mosaics Uncovered at an Ancient Synagogue

Noah’s ark and the splitting of the Red Sea.

In 2012, archaeologists excavating the ancient Jewish city of Huqoq, near the Sea of Galilee, discovered remnants of a Roman-era synagogue with elaborate mosaics depicting biblical scenes, and perhaps one talmudic legend as well. More recent excavations have revealed more such artwork. A.R. Williams writes:

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