Wadi Qelt Synagogue

The Wadi Qelt Synagogue, part of the Hasmonean royal winter palaces complex west of Jericho, is one of the oldest known synagogues that have ever been found. It dates from between 70 and 50 BCE, and was built as part of a Maccabean royal winter palace complex in the warm desert oasis of Jericho. The synagogue was discovered by a dig led by Ehud Netzer.

Wadi Qelt Synagogue

The Wadi Qelt Synagogue, part of the Hasmonean royal winter palaces complex west of Jericho, is one of the oldest known synagogues that have ever been found. It dates from between 70 and 50 BCE, and was built as part of a Maccabean royal winter palace complex in the warm desert oasis of Jericho. The synagogue was discovered by a dig led by Ehud Netzer.