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Beit Alfa Synagogue

The Beit Alfa Synagogue is a 6th-century Byzantine synagogue in the Jezreel Valley, known for its mosaic floor featuring a zodiac wheel with Helios at the centre. Discussed here as part of a post on the ancient Sea Road (Via Maris).

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The Ancient Sea Road (Via Maris)

A storm-soaked field trip along the ancient Sea Road: El Ahwat, the Katzir viewpoint, Tel Megiddo and Tel Jezreel, the Beit Alfa synagogue mosaic, and a hail-pelted finale on the Gilboa ridge.

Jan 2013 · 6 minute read
El Ahwat Katzir Viewpoint Model of the Israelite city at Tel Meggido View from the east side of Tel Meggido View from Tel Jezreel Ancient Beit Alfa Synagogue View from Mt Barkan on the Gilboa View from Mt Shaul on the Gilboa
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