Capernaum White Limestone Synagogue Ruins
Capernaum White Limestone Synagogue Ruins (IMAGE • archaeology): Monumental limestone synagogue built directly atop the black basalt foundation of Jesus ' first-century Capernaum synagogue. It is closely linked with Capernaum Synagogue & Peter's House Insula (1st-century basalt synagogue foundation beneath the White Synagogue and 1st-century domus-ecclesia at Capernaum): Excavations beneath the famous 4th-century white limestone synagogue uncovered the black basalt foundation walls and cobblestone pavement of the 1st-century synagogue where Jesus taught, adjacent to a 1st-century domestic insula identified as Peter's house.
Biblical Geography & Sacred Architecture
3D Sanctuary Reconstructions: Capernaum Synagogue Reconstruction — Architectural reconstruction of the Capernaum synagogue complex, displaying the monumental white limestone prayer hall standing directly atop the black basalt foundation of Jesus ' first-century synagogue. Magdala Synagogue Stone — Carved limestone block discovered at the center of the first-century Magdala synagogue depicting the Temple Menorah , oil jars, rosette, and the chariot of God.
