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Deir Aziz

Religion: Jewish

Archaeological Evidences:

Period: Late Roman and/or Byzantine
Excavation: Excavated
Excavators: Chaim Ben David and Zvi Maoz (1998-2004), Oren Zingboim (2014-2016)
Main Finds: Structure with benches
Inscriptions: Greek (Di Segni 2006-2007: 123-125)
Site Condition: Open for the public
Aerial photo, courtesy of Abraham Graicer all rights reserved for Abraham Graicer

Geographic Details

Geographical Region: Golan
Longitude: 35.71246737962893
Latitude: 32.86420345822077

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Selected Bibliography:

Selected Bibliography
  1. Di Segni, L. "The Use of Chronological Systems in Sixth-Eighth Centuries Palestine" Aram 18-19, 2006-2007: 113-126.
  2. Ben David, C. and Zingboym, O. "The Synagogue at Deir ʿAziz" in Ancient Synagogues Revealed: 1981-2022. ed. L. I. Levine, Z. Weiss, U. Leibner, Jerusalem, Israel Exploration Society, 2023: 148-155.
  3. Tepper, Y. "A Seven-Branched Menorah and Crown(?) on a Lintel from Khirbat Deir ‘Azziz" in New Studies in the Archaeology of Northern Israel. ed. K. Kobalo-Parn, A. Erlich, R. Be'eri, Jerusalem, Israel Antiquities Authority, 2021: 93-104, (Hebrew).
  4. Maoz, Z.A. and Ben-David, C. "New Finds in the Golan: A Synagogue at Beit Aziz" Qadmoniot: A Journal for the Antiquities of Eretz-Israel and Bible Lands 131, 2006: 25-31, (Hebrew).
  5. Maoz, Z.U. Deir Aziz and Kanaf: the Architecture of Two Ancient Synagogues. Qazrin, 2011: 5-54.
  6. Ahipaz, N. "Floor foundation coin deposits in Byzantine-period synagogues" in Hoards and Genizot as Chapters in History. Haifa, Hecht Museum University of Haifa, 2013: 63-70.
  7. Maoz, Z.U. and Ben David, C. "Deir Aziz" The New Encyclopedia of Archaeological Excavations in the Holy Land. Supplementary Volume, 2008: 1691-1693.
  8. Maoz, Z.U. "The Genizah in the Deir Aziz Synagogue on the Golan Heights." in Hoards and Genizot as Chapters in History. Haifa, Hecht Museum University of Haifa, 2013: 70-75, (Hebrew).
  9. Ahipaz, N. "A Hoard of Byzantine Solidi from the Deir 'Aziz Synagogue" Israel Numismatic Research 2, 2007: 157-165.

Photos:

Photos
Aerial photo, courtesy of Abraham Graicer all rights reserved for Abraham Graicer © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
Aerial photo, courtesy of Abraham Graicer all rights reserved for Abraham Graicer
Aerial photo, courtesy of Abraham Graicer all rights reserved for Abraham Graicer © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
Aerial photo, courtesy of Abraham Graicer all rights reserved for Abraham Graicer
Looking west, Gilead Peli all rights reserved © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
Looking west, Gilead Peli all rights reserved
Looking east, Gilead Peli all rights reserved © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
Looking east, Gilead Peli all rights reserved
Maoz 1995: plate 111 fig. 2, courtesy of Zvi Maoz © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
The Synagogue's Remains- Columns, Beams and the Later wall that Divides the Building-Looking West | Maoz 1995: plate 111 fig. 2, courtesy of Zvi Maoz
Maoz 1995: plate 111 fig. 3, courtesy of Zvi Maoz © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
Architectural Items at the Village Slope, Near the Synagogue- Looking East | Maoz 1995: plate 111 fig. 3, courtesy of Zvi Maoz
Maoz 1995: plate 112 fig. 1, courtesy of Zvi Maoz © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
The Central Fragment of the Main Lintel- Placed west of the Building | Maoz 1995: plate 112 fig. 1, courtesy of Zvi Maoz
Maoz 1995: plate 112 fig. 1, courtesy of Zvi Maoz © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
The Central Fragment of the Main Lintel- Placed west of the Building | Maoz 1995: plate 112 fig. 1, courtesy of Zvi Maoz
Maoz 1995: plate 113 fig. 1-2, courtesy of Zvi Maoz © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
Doric Capital At the slope Near the Synagogue | Maoz 1995: plate 113 fig. 1-2, courtesy of Zvi Maoz
Maoz 1995: plate 113 fig. 3, courtesy of Zvi Maoz © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
Doric Capital | Maoz 1995: plate 113 fig. 3, courtesy of Zvi Maoz
Maoz 1995: plate 113 fig. 4, courtesy of Zvi Maoz © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
Doric Capital | Maoz 1995: plate 113 fig. 4, courtesy of Zvi Maoz
Maoz 1995: plate 113 fig. 5, courtesy of Zvi Maoz © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
Doric Capital | Maoz 1995: plate 113 fig. 5, courtesy of Zvi Maoz
Maoz 1995: plate 114 fig. 1, courtesy of Zvi Maoz © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
Column with a Base and Ionic Capital from Ma'ale Gamla | Maoz 1995: plate 114 fig. 1, courtesy of Zvi Maoz
Maoz 1995: plate 114 fig. 2, courtesy of Zvi Maoz © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
Window Sill | Maoz 1995: plate 114 fig. 2, courtesy of Zvi Maoz
Maoz 1995: plate 114 fig. 4, courtesy of Zvi Maoz © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
Corner Bench Fragment at the Building Ruins | Maoz 1995: plate 114 fig. 4, courtesy of Zvi Maoz
Maoz 1995: plate 114 fig. 5, courtesy of Zvi Maoz © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
Intact Architrave Beam | Maoz 1995: plate 114 fig. 5, courtesy of Zvi Maoz
Maoz 1995: plate 114 fig. 6, courtesy of Zvi Maoz © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
The Architrave Beam Insitu | Maoz 1995: plate 114 fig. 6, courtesy of Zvi Maoz
Maoz and Ben-David 2006: 25. Courtesy of the Israel Exploration Society. © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
The Synagogue- View Fromt the East. | Maoz and Ben-David 2006: 25. Courtesy of the Israel Exploration Society.
Maoz and Ben-David 2006: 26. Courtesy of the Israel Exploration Society. © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
Genizah of Architectural Items on the Synagogue's Southern Wall | Maoz and Ben-David 2006: 26. Courtesy of the Israel Exploration Society.
Maoz and Ben-David 2006: 26. Courtesy of the Israel Exploration Society. © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
Gold Coins Hoard. | Maoz and Ben-David 2006: 26. Courtesy of the Israel Exploration Society.
Maoz and Ben-David 2006: 27. Courtesy of the Israel Exploration Society. © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
Stairs and Benches at the Western Wall. | Maoz and Ben-David 2006: 27. Courtesy of the Israel Exploration Society.
Maoz and Ben-David 2006: 28. Courtesy of the Israel Exploration Society. © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
Benches- The Northern-Eastern Corner. | Maoz and Ben-David 2006: 28. Courtesy of the Israel Exploration Society.
Maoz and Ben-David 2006: 28. Courtesy of the Israel Exploration Society. © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
The Northern Wall- Benches, Plaster, and The Foundation of the Gallery. | Maoz and Ben-David 2006: 28. Courtesy of the Israel Exploration Society.
Maoz and Ben-David 2006: 28. Courtesy of the Israel Exploration Society. © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
The Synagogue's Main Hall and Outer Court- Looking East. | Maoz and Ben-David 2006: 28. Courtesy of the Israel Exploration Society.
Maoz and Ben-David 2006: 29. Courtesy of the Israel Exploration Society. © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
The Northern Gallery Staircase. | Maoz and Ben-David 2006: 29. Courtesy of the Israel Exploration Society.
Maoz and Ben-David 2006: 29. Courtesy of the Israel Exploration Society. © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
The Apse of the Holy Ark and the Later Wall above it | Maoz and Ben-David 2006: 29. Courtesy of the Israel Exploration Society.
Maoz and Ben-David 2006: 30. Courtesy of the Israel Exploration Society. © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
The Bemah- Looking South. | Maoz and Ben-David 2006: 30. Courtesy of the Israel Exploration Society.
Maoz and Ben-David 2006: 30. Courtesy of the Israel Exploration Society. © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
The Bemah | Maoz and Ben-David 2006: 30. Courtesy of the Israel Exploration Society.
Maoz and Ben-David 2006: 31. Courtesy of the Israel Exploration Society. © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
Greek Inscription with the Name Azizo. | Maoz and Ben-David 2006: 31. Courtesy of the Israel Exploration Society.
Maoz and Ben-David 2006: 26. Courtesy of the Israel Exploration Society. © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
The Synagogue- View from the West. | Maoz and Ben-David 2006: 26. Courtesy of the Israel Exploration Society.

Plans and Drawings:

Plans
Maoz 2011: 11, courtesy of Zvi Maoz © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
Maoz 2011: 11, courtesy of Zvi Maoz
Maoz 1995: plate 110 fig. 1, courtesy of Zvi Maoz © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
Plan of the Remains and Reconstruction | Maoz 1995: plate 110 fig. 1, courtesy of Zvi Maoz
Maoz 1995: plate 111 fig. 1, courtesy of Zvi Maoz © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
The Synagogue's Eastern Wall Drawing- According to Oliphant in 1885, Fig.7 | Maoz 1995: plate 111 fig. 1, courtesy of Zvi Maoz
Maoz and Ben-David 2006: 25. Courtesy of the Israel Exploration Society. © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
Plan- | Maoz and Ben-David 2006: 25. Courtesy of the Israel Exploration Society.

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