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Israel Sea of Galilee Capernaum

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Capernaum
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A decorative capital of a column that includes the image of a menorah found in Capernaum.


Location:
Capernaum
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This multi-room dwelling (insula) stood between the synagogue and the possible site of Peter's house. (Mark 1:29 supports the proximity of Peter's house to the synagogue.) Note the small, attached rooms in this multi-family complex.


Location:
Capernaum
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Remains of what may have been the walls of Peter's house (or of a fourth or fifth century church built on the site). The "house" is now covered with a concrete shrine.


Location:
Capernaum
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Looking east over the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee where the Jordan River enters. The village of Capernaum is at the base of the hill at the right and a possible site of Bethsaida is just beyond the Jordan to the left.


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Capernaum
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Mosaic found at Capernaum with the image of a fishing vessel (lower left-hand corner).


Location:
Capernaum
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This ancient mosaic depicts a sail boat, similar to the ones the disciples may have used for fishing nearby on the Sea of Galilee.


Location:
Capernaum
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This milestone, on the international road that passed Capernaum, stands as evidence of the efficient, system of roads the Romans built throughout the Empire. The traveler could determine both the distance to his destination and its direction by reading these milestones.


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Capernaum
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This mosaic reveals the artistry the craftsman who fit the blue and white tiles together to create the image of the fishing boat.


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Capernaum
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Location:
Capernaum
Description:
Remains of what may have been the walls of Peter's house (or of a fourth or fifth century church built on the site). The "house" is now covered with a concrete shrine.


Location:
Capernaum
Description:
This stairway remains among the ruins of the dwelling next to the possible site of Peter's house. The men carrying the paralytic would have climbed steps similar to these to lower the paralytic down through the roof (Mark 2:1-4).