| Mazraat Kanaf |
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Mazraat KanafAn ancient Jewish
village, close to the "moshav" Kanaf, on the Golan
Heights. On site, remains from the Canaanite, Persian and
Hellenistic eras were found, and an early synagogue, probably from the 5th
century, was uncovered. In the year 1885, Sir Lawrence Olifant discovered the
site, while on a survey tour in the neighborhood. In 1978, excavations were
made on the synagogue site and the following inscription (in Hebrew) was found
on the crossbar of the synagogue entry gate (translation): "This bar was made by Yossey, blessed be his name, son of Halfu, son of Honyo" Likewise, a relief has been found, which ornamented the front of the building or the Holy Ark, and two capitals (pillar crowns), on one of which a 3 shaft candelabrum (menorah) is engraved. |
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