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Korazin

Arch made of the local basalt rock.

An interior wall is on the inside. The square openings are interior windows.

Basalt Arch

Interior arches inside a residence or a building in Korazin.

Heavy basalt stones would lay across the top for the roof.

Interior arches
Inside the synagogue in Korazin
The synagogue in Korazin

These steps lead to the synagogue.

The gable from the front of the roof is sitting on the top of the stairs.

These steps lead to the synagogue.  The gable from the front of the roof is sitting on the top of the stairs.
Drawing of the synagogue taken from text of Jerusalem University College.
Drawing of the synagogue taken from text of Jerusalem University College.
Decorative pilaster on the outside front of the synagogue
Decorative pilaster on the outside front of the synagogue

The basalt chair in the synagogue known as "the seat of Moses".

Notice the Aramaic inscription on the front of the chair.

See Matthew 23:2.

The basalt chair in the synagogue known as "the seat of Moses".
Close up of the Aramaic inscription on the seat of Moses in the synagogue in Korazin
Close up of the Greek inscription on the seat of Moses in the synagogue in Korazin
Drawing of "the seat of Moses" with translation of Aramaic inscription. Taken from workbook from Jerusalem University College.
Drawing of "the seat of Moses" with translation of Greek inscription.  Taken from workbook from Jerusalem University College.
Ceiling edge in the synagogue
Ceiling edge in the synagogue
The seat and a carved pillar on the other side of the enterance to the synagogue
The seat and a carved pillar on the other side of the enterance to the synagogue
Closer up of the pillar by the enterance of the synagogue
Closer up of the pillar by the enterance of the synagogue
steps going up to the synagogue
steps going up to the synagogue
An interior wall with windows sets in front of a basalt arch. The Sea of Gallilee is visible in the background when we where there on location.
An interior wall with windows sets in front of a basalt arch.  The Sea of Gallilee is visible in the background when we where there on location.
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