Beth Alpha
By Ryan Jones
During the 5th century AD, the town of Bet Alpha built a beautiful synagogue which is home to one of the most important and stunning mosaic floors discovered in Israel. The floor is made up of three mosaic panels, each depicting a different scene - the Ark of the Covenant, the zodiac and the story of Abraham's binding of Isaac. The artwork is nothing less than exquisite.
Visitor to the site can watch a film presentation about life in the ancient village as well as the making of the synagogue's mosaic floor.
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