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Gamla
 
The traces of Gamla's synagogue are especially attractive. It was a fancy building, located at the town's entrance. Apparently, the synagogue was established in the first century A. D., when the Temple still existed, and it is one of the most ancient synagogues discovered in Israel. Inside the synagogue, many catapults and arrow heads were found, indicating that the tough battles came through the doors of the synagogue as well. In the hall of the synagogue were traces indicating that there were refugees who lived there during the time of besiegement. Near the synagogue, a ritual bath was discovered, which served the people of the town.
 
Gamla synagogue
 
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