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- The city was destroyed by the Romans during the First Jewish-Roman War.
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Apr 19, 2018 · So far the continuity of the coins' chronology, pottery analysis, and the architectural structures can all give us an idea that Magdala was not completely destroyed as Josephus wrote in his book thousands of years ago, it could well have endured major changes after the revolt but life continued in Magdala for many more years after.
Jul 8, 2016 · In preparation for the construction of a guesthouse in 2009 at Magdala on the western coastline of the Sea of Galilee, an archaeological test was conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA).
Oct 25, 2023 · Ancient Magdala in Israel was discovered recently after a priest decided to build a retreat center. The area had been completely abandoned, and no sign of the ancient town was visible until the project was begun.
Sep 1, 2022 · Following the uncovering of a well-preserved ancient boat near Magdala in 1986, the most exciting discovery took place in 2009, when archaeologists of the IAA—ahead of the development of the local tourist center—discovered a synagogue.
According to the Talmud, Magdala was a wealthy town and was destroyed by the Romans because of the moral depravity of its inhabitants.
Magdala (Aramaic: מגדלא, romanized: Magdalā, lit. 'Tower'; Hebrew: מִגְדָּל, romanized: Migdál; Ancient Greek: Μαγδαλά, romanized: Magdalá) was an ancient Jewish [1] city on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, 5 km (3 miles) north of Tiberias. In the Babylonian Talmud it is known as Magdala Nunayya (Aramaic: מגדלא ...
Oct 15, 2023 · Ancient Magdala in Israel was discovered recently after a priest decided to build a retreat center. The area had been completely abandoned, and no sign of the ancient town was visible until the project was begun.
