Address (1): Corazim National Park is on Route 90 between Corazim junction and Almagor, 10 minutes east of Amiad junction.
City: Corazim
The city of Corazim was first mentioned during the Second Temple period, when it was famous for the high-quality wheat grown by its residents. Corazim flourished during the mishnaic and talmudic periods. The names of Corazim, Beit Zaida, and Kfar Nahum are introduced together in the New Testament: Jesus cursed the three cities because they refused to accept him (Matthew 11:20).
The synagogue at Corazim, built in the late fourth or early fifth century C.E., is one of the most beautiful in Israel. Constructed of basalt, the most commonly found stone in the area, the synagogue is adorned with ornate carvings of plants, people crushing grapes with their feet, and animals: lions, an eagle, and a bird pecking at a bunch of grapes.
One of the most unusual artifacts is the so-called cathedral of Moses, a basalt armchair that likely was a seat for the important members of the community. There is a dedication in Aramaic on its back.
A ritual bath (near the synagogue), two homes, and an oil press have been reconstructed. Visitors can also visit the grave of a Bedouin sheik.
Built in the late fourth century or early fifth century C.E., the synagogue at Corazim is one of the most beautiful in Israel. Constructed from basalt, the most commonly found stone in the area, the synagogue is adorned with ornate carvings of plants, people crushing grapes with their feet, and animals: lions, an eagle, and a bird pecking at a bunch of grapes.
One of the most unusual artifacts is the so-called cathedral of Moses, a basalt armchair which likely was a seat for the important members of the community. A dedication in Aramaic can be seen on its back.
A ritual bath (near the synagogue), two homes, and an oil press have been reconstructed. Visitors can also visit the grave of a Beduin sheik.Often one can spot Syrian hyrax sunbathing on the basalt rocks and among the luxuriant jujube trees.
Full Description: The city of Corazim was first mentioned during the Second Temple period, when it was famous for the high-quality wheat grown by its residents. Corazim flourished during the mishnaic and talmudic periods. The names of Corazim, Beit Zaida, and Kfar Nahum are introduced together in the New Testament: Jesus cursed the three cities because they refused to accept him (Matthew 11:20).
Built in the late fourth century or early fifth century C.E., the synagogue at Corazim is one of the most beautiful in Israel. Constructed from basalt, the most commonly found stone in the area, the synagogue is adorned with ornate carvings of plants, people crushing grapes with their feet, and animals: lions, an eagle, and a bird pecking at a bunch of grapes.
One of the most unusual artifacts is the so-called cathedral of Moses, a basalt armchair which likely was a seat for the important members of the community. A dedication in Aramaic can be seen on its back.
A ritual bath (near the synagogue), two homes, and an oil press have been reconstructed. Visitors can also visit the grave of a Beduin sheik.
Often one can spot Syrian hyrax sunbathing on the basalt rocks and among the luxuriant jujube trees.