Ruins of a Roman/Byzantine town, located above the north side of sea of Galilee and close to Capernaum. It is referred in the new testament as one of the cities condemned by Jesus since it did not accept him (Matthew 11: 22: " "Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not: Woe unto thee, Chorazin! ...").

 

   The buildings are made of black basalt stones, and a grand synagogue was restored in the central quarter. This 4th C Ad synagogue was a classic Galilee type rectangular structure, made from black basalt stones, and built on a raised platform. It is one of the earlier Galilee synagogues.

   This is the view of the south entrance. It was accessed from the main street by a staircase, and there were 3 doors. A part of the decorated top of the door is seen on the floor.

 

   The doors face the south - the direction of Jerusalem. The structure was damaged in the 4th C by an earthquake, and later restored and used until the 8th C AD.

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