More than Just Mosaics: The Ancient Synagogue at Huqoq in Israel's Galilee

PROFESSOR JODI MAGNESS

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL

DIRECTOR HUQOQ EXCAVATION

Professor Jodi Magness has been directing excavations in the ancient village of Huqoq in Israel's Galilee since 2011.  The excavations have brought to light the remains of a monumental Late Roman (fifth century AD) synagogue building paved with stunning and unique mosaics, including 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 the last season. For more information visit www.huqoq.org

 

Sponsors:  UH Classics (RLAC), AIA-Hawaii, Sidney Stern Memorial Fund

Thursday  March 14, 2024  7:30 PM  

ART AUDITORIUM, University of Hawaii Manoa ART BUILDING

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Information:  Contact Robert Littman  littman@hawaii.edu.