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Maon Synagogue

The Maon synagogue is a 6th-century Byzantine-period synagogue in the northern Negev, known for its mosaic floor depicting menorot and animal figures. Discussed here as part of the post on the settlement of the Negev in the modern period.

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Settlement of the Negev in the Modern Period

A field trip through the north-western Negev and Gaza Envelope: water and security at Nir Am, the Black Arrow memorial, the RAF and ANZAC memorials in the Beeri Forest, the Maon Synagogue mosaic, Mitzpe Gvulot, the Nachal Besor bridge and Kibbutz Ruchama.

Oct 2013 · 4 minute read
Museum of Water & Security, Nir-Am Black Arrow Memorial RAF Graffiti, Beeri Forest ANZAC Memorial, Beeri Forest Maon Synagogue Mosaic Homes in Mitzpe Gevulot Hanging Bridge over Nachal Besor Security Building in Ruchama
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