New Discoveries in the Ancient Village and Synagogue at Huqoq in Israel's Galilee, lecture by Jodi Magness (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill), The Oriental Institute, The University of Chicago, May 5, 2015, 7:00–9:00 pm

Since 2011, Professor Jodi Magness has been directing excavations in the ancient village of Huqoq in Israel's Galilee. The excavations have brought to tight the remains of a monumental Late Roman (fifth century) synagogue building that is paved with stunning and unique mosaics, including depictions of the biblical hero Samson. In this slide-illustrated lecture, Professor Magness describes these exciting finds, including the discoveries made in the summer 2014 season.

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