Maon

Religion: Jewish

Archaeological Evidences:

Period: Late Roman and/or Byzantine
Excavation: Excavated
Main Finds: Columns, benches, remains of Mosaic. Rectangular apse in northern wall, Marble Menorah.
Mosaics: Zvi Ilan and David Amit (1987-1988)
Site Condition: open to the public. Security forces should be contacted for visit.
Amit and Ilan 1990: 116. Courtesy of the Israel Exploration Society

Geographic Details

Geographical Region: South Hebron Mountains
316, ישראל

Selected Bibliography:

Bibliographic citation of this page
Ben David, C. Osband, M. Aviam, M. Site: ‘Synagogues.Kinneret.ac.il’, The Bornblum Eretz Israel Website for the Study of Ancient Synagogues, accessed on 22 June 2025, https://synagogues.kinneret.ac.il/synagogues/maon/

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