Second Temple Period

Discover the intriguing history of ancient synagogues. Join us on a journey to uncover their mysteries and significance.

A Second Temple-era synagogue has been uncovered in Migdal. Remarkably, it's the second such discovery at this historic site, once a stronghold of Josephus during the Jewish-Roman Wars.

Recent excavations reveal extraordinary finds from about 2,000 years ago, shedding light on Jewish life in the area. Among the unique discoveries is a lamp with a nine-branched menorah, one of the earliest known such artifacts.