Jericho synagogue, Jericho

Name: Jericho synagogue
Address: Jericho, Israel

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The Jericho synagogue dates to the late 6th or early 7th century CE and was discovered in Jericho in 1936. All that remains from the ancient prayer house is its mosaic floor, which contains an Aramaic inscription presenting thanks to the synagogue donors, and a well-preserved central medallion with the inscription "Shalom al Israel", meaning "Peace on Israel". This led to the site also being known as Shalom Al Israel Synagogue. ()

Local name: בית הכנסת שלום על ישראל Coordinates: 31°52'27"N, 35°26'57"E

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Jericho synagogue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hisham's Palace, Mount of Temptation, Monastery of the Temptation, Tower of Jericho.

0.8 miNE
Historical place, Archaeological site
Hisham's Palace, Jericho
22 min walk • Hisham's Palace is an important early Islamic archaeological site of the Umayyad dynasty from the first half of the 8th century, one of the so-called Umayyad desert castles. It is located at Khirbat al-Mafjar, 5 km north of the town of Jericho, West Bank.
1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount of Temptation, Jericho
27 min walk • The Mount of Temptation is said to be the hill in the Judean Desert where Jesus was tempted by the devil.
1 miW
Sacred and religious sites, Monastery
Monastery of the Temptation, Jericho
27 min walk • The Monastery of the Temptation is a Greek Orthodox monastery located in Jericho, Palestine. It was built on the slopes of the Mount of Temptation 350 meters above sea level, situated along a cliff overlooking the city of Jericho and the Jordan Valley.
~1690 ftSW
Archaeological site
Tower of Jericho, Jericho
9 min walk • The Tower of Jericho is an 8.5-metre-tall stone structure, built in the Pre-Pottery Neolithic A period around 8000 BCE. It is considered the world’s first stone building, and possibly the world's first work of monumental architecture.
0.4 miSW
Historical place, Ruins
Tell es-Sultan, Jericho
12 min walk • Tell es-Sultan, also known as Tel Jericho or Ancient Jericho, is a UNESCO-nominated archaeological site in the West Bank, located adjacent to the Ein as-Sultan refugee camp two kilometres north of the centre of Jericho.
0.7 miN
Synagogue
Naaran
18 min walk • Naaran is an ancient Jewish village dating to the 5th and 6th century CE, located in the West Bank. Remains of the village have been excavated north of Jericho, in Ephraim, between Bethel and Jericho. The mosaic floor of a synagogue was discovered at the site featuring a large zodiac design.
1.4 miSE
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Jericho Stadium, Jericho
37 min walk • Jericho International Stadium is an association football stadium in Jericho, West Bank. It is the home stadium of the Hilal Areeha of the West Bank Premier League. The stadium seats 15,000 spectators.

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Which popular attractions are close to Jericho synagogue?

Nearby attractions include Tower of Jericho, Jericho (9 min walk), Tell es-Sultan, Jericho (12 min walk), Hisham's Palace, Jericho (22 min walk).

Jericho synagogue, Jericho

Facts and practical information

Jericho plan & book

Jericho synagogue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Hisham's Palace, Jericho

Mount of Temptation, Jericho

Monastery of the Temptation, Jericho

Tower of Jericho, Jericho

Tell es-Sultan, Jericho

Naaran

Jericho Stadium, Jericho

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jericho synagogue?