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.
Mosaic fragment with Menorah - Gilead Peli all rights reserved

Geographic Details

Geographical Region: Beth Shean Valley

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Selected Bibliography:

Selected Bibliography
  1. 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).
  2. Tzaferis, V. "The Ancient Synagogue at Ma'oz Hayyim" in Israel Exploration Journal. 32, 1982: 215-244.
  3. Spigel, C.S. Ancient Synagogue Seating Capacities. Tubingen, 2012: 272-276.
  4. Tzaferis, V. "The Synagogue at Ma'oz Hayyim" in Ancient Synagogues Revealed. ed. L.I. Levine, Jerusalem, 1981: 86-89.
  5. Tzaferis, V. "Maoz Hayyim" The New Encyclopedia of Archeological Excavations in the Holy Land. 1993: 946-948.

Photos:

Photos
Mosaic fragment with Menorah - Gilead Peli all rights reserved © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
Mosaic fragment with Menorah - Gilead Peli all rights reserved
Mosaic geometric design - Gilead Peli all rights reserved © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
Mosaic geometric design - Gilead Peli all rights reserved
Mosaic geometric design - Gilead Peli all rights reserved © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
Mosaic geometric design - Gilead Peli all rights reserved
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
Tzaferis 1974: 112. Courtesy of the Israel Exploration Society © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
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
Tzaferis 1974: 113. Courtesy of the Israel Exploration Society © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
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 © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
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 © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
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 © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
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 © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
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 © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
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 © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
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 © <i> synagogues.kinneret.ac.il </i>
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

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