A 1,600-year-old village, a dazzling mosaic and a new story of ancient Judaism
An exhibition near the Sea of Galilee offers a glimpse of Huqoq, the ancient village uncovered in 2011 that has archaeology enthusiasts enthralled. What does its spectacular mosaic reveal about Galilean Judaism – and when will the public finally get to see it?
An exhibition near the Sea of Galilee showcases Huqoq, an ancient village that archaeologists have been fascinated by since its excavation in 2011. Recently restored, the spring at the village offers a cool respite for visitors. A model of the village, based on excavated finds and comparisons with contemporaneous Galilean towns, now displays in kibbutz Ginosar.
There, a fragment of a mosaic depicting Samson carrying the gates of Gaza is on display, alongside other biblical scenes. The exhibition, aimed at giving the public a sneak peek of the site, highlights the community that thrived in the Galilee between the second and fifth centuries C.E.
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