Collins Lecture - More Than Just Mosaics: The Ancient Synagogue at Huqoq in Israel's Galilee
Lecturer: Jodi Magness, PhD, Kenan Distinguished Professor,
Univ. of N. Carolina at Chapel Hill
Lecture Title: More Than Just Mosaics: The Ancient
Synagogue at Huqoq in Israel's Galilee
Since 2011, Professor Jodi Magness has been directing excavations
in the ancient village of Huqoq in Israel's Galilee. The
excavations have brought to light the remains of a monumental Late
Roman (fifth century) synagogue building paved with stunning
and unique mosaics, including a variety of biblical scenes and the
first non-biblical story ever discovered decorating an ancient
synagogue. In this slide-illustrated lecture, Professor
Magness describes these exciting finds, including the discoveries
made in last summer's season. For more information visit www.huqoq.org