Ancient Synagogue Discovered in Northern Israel

Mosaic. Image via the Blaze

Mosaic. Image via the Blaze

Mosaics on its floor depict the Biblical figure Samson.

Jody Magness and her team are still unearthing more and more artwork and information about this synagogue. Photos of the Samson mosaic have not yet been released, but it is an intriguing discovery. Samson is very rarely seen in synagogues, and the only other known mosaic of him is at a site just a short distance from this one.

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