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Meiron, Israel: Cutaway Drawing of Synagogue

Country: Israel
Location: Meiron
Region: Upper Galilee
Area: Summit of Meiron hill (a foothill of Jebel Jarmak)
Description: Reconstruction, cutaway drawing of ancient synagogue— Note Torah Shrine on southern wall (left of drawing); basilical style, 2 rows of 8 columns; heart-shaped columns at northern end
Category: Artistic Rendering
Type: Cutaway drawing
Period: Late Roman
Date: 280 – 330 CE
Current Location: Drawing in Duke University archives
Credit: From Carol and Eric Meyers, 1971

This photo can be used only for teaching and lecturing. Any use by others for publication (scholarly or commercial) requires written permission from Carol or Eric Meyers.

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