Capernaum Synagogue of Jesus

Not much is left of the 1st century CE building from the time of Isa As, a later synagogue building stands on it. According to Biblical tradition, Jesus (Isa As) preached and healed lepers here in Capernaum, a miracle that is also mentioned in Islamic tradition.

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The original first century CE basalt building remains underneath the 4th century limestone building.

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