Magdala Stone
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Hebrew year: 3765 (ג׳תשס״ה)
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A carved stone block found in a Galilean synagogue depicts a seven-branched menorah flanked by amphorae and columns, along with architectural motifs and a chariot-throne. It appears to represent the Temple sanctuary itself, carved by someone who had likely seen it, and predates the destruction of 70. Its function is debated — a Torah reading table, a base, or a symbolic representation of the Temple brought into a provincial synagogue. It is the earliest known menorah depiction made while the Temple still stood.
- Hebrew year
- 3765 (ג׳תשס״ה)
- Place
- Magdala
- Category
- Archaeology
- Part of
- Roman Rule
At the same time
Herod Archelaus (Judea)−4 – 6
Philip the Tetrarch (northeast territories)−4 – 34
Herod Antipas (Galilee & Perea)−4 – 39
Hillel the Elder−110 – 10
Shammai the Elder−50 – 30
Rabban Gamliel HaZaken−10 – 50
