Huqoq; Yaquq Complete

Description

Huqoq is an ancient settlement in the Galilee, situated roughly three miles west of Capernaum. The site’s foremost discovery is a synagogue from the Late Roman period whose floors are adorned with remarkable mosaic decoration. Archaeological work has been ongoing since 2001, conducted by a consortium under the direction of Dr. Jodi Magness of the University of North Carolina. Image source: https://www.bibleodyssey.org/image-gallery/map-of-huqoq-yaquq/ Further reading: Magness, J., et alii., 2018. The Huqoq Excavation Project: 2014–2017 Interim Report, Bulletin of the American Schools of Oriental Research 380: 61-131. https://huqoq.web.unc.edu/ https://synagogues.kinneret.ac.il/synagogues/huqoq/