Maoz Hayyim

Religion: Jewish

Archaeological Evidences:

Period: Late Roman and/or Byzantine

Excavation: Excavated

Excavators: Vassilios Tzaferis (1974-1976)

Main Finds: Columns and apse. Mosaic with menorah.

Mosaics: yes

Site Condition: Inside .Kibbutz Maoz Hayyim. Viewing of site possible via coordination with the kibbutz.

Geographic Details

Geographical Region: Beth Shean Valley

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Selected Bibliography:

Selected Bibliography

Tzaferis, V. "The Synagogue at Ma'oz-Hayim" Qadmoniot: A Journal for the Antiquities of Eretz-Israel and Bible Lands 7, 1974: 111-113, (Hebrew).
Tzaferis, V. "The Ancient Synagogue at Ma'oz Hayyim" in Israel Exploration Journal. 32, 1982: 215-244.
Spigel, C.S. Ancient Synagogue Seating Capacities. Tubingen, 2012: 272-276.
Tzaferis, V. "The Synagogue at Ma'oz Hayyim" in Ancient Synagogues Revealed. ed. L.I. Levine, Jerusalem, 1981: 86-89.
Tzaferis, V. "Maoz Hayyim" The New Encyclopedia of Archeological Excavations in the Holy Land. 1993: 946-948.

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/maoz-hayyim/

Photos:

Photos

Mosaic fragment with Menorah - Gilead Peli all rights reserved © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>

Mosaic geometric design - Gilead Peli all rights reserved © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>

Tzaferis 1974: 112. Courtesy of the Israel Exploration Society © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>

General View of the Synagogue's Floors- Looking North | Tzaferis 1974: 112. Courtesy of the Israel Exploration Society

The Lower Mosaic Floor with a Bird and a Menorah | Tzaferis 1974: 112. Courtesy of the Israel Exploration Society

Tzaferis 1974: 113. Courtesy of the Israel Exploration Society © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>

Hoard | Tzaferis 1974: 113. Courtesy of the Israel Exploration Society

The Eastern Part of the Synagogue's Lower Mosaic Floor | Tzaferis 1974: 113. Courtesy of the Israel Exploration Society

Plans and Drawings:

Plans

General plan, Tzaferis 1982: 216 courtesy of the Israel Antiquities Authority and the Israel Exploration Society

Synagogue A, Tzaferis 1982: 217 courtesy of the Israel Antiquities Authority and the Israel Exploration Society

Synagogue A isometric view, Tzaferis 1982: 218 courtesy of the Israel Antiquities Authority and the Israel Exploration Society

Synagogue B, Tzaferis 1982: 219 courtesy of the Israel Antiquities Authority and the Israel Exploration Society

Synagogue B isometric view, Tzaferis 1982: 220 courtesy of the Israel Antiquities Authority and the Israel Exploration Society

Synagogue C, Tzaferis 1982: 221 courtesy of the Israel Antiquities Authority and the Israel Exploration Society

Synagogue C isometric view, Tzaferis 1982: 222 courtesy of the Israel Antiquities Authority and the Israel Exploration Society

Tzaferis 1974: 111. Courtesy of the Israel Exploration Society © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>

Plan | Tzaferis 1974: 111. Courtesy of the Israel Exploration Society

Links:

Links

Ma‘oz Hayyim - Israel Antiquities Authority Survey

Ancient Synagogue Coins