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Magdala (Aramaic: מגדלא, romanized: Magdalā, lit. 'Tower'; Hebrew: מִגְדָּל, romanized: Migdál; Ancient Greek: Μαγδαλά, romanized: Magdalá) was an ancient Jewish [1] city on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, 5 km (3 miles) north of Tiberias.
According to early Christian tradition, the famous disciple of Jesus was from a town called Magdala, hence her name, Mary of Magdala. However, a place known as Magdala is never explicitly associated with Mary Magdalene in the Bible.
Magdala, a unique place of pilgrimage in the Holy Land, located on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. Known for being the crossroads of Jewish and Christian history and the hometown of Mary Magdalene. Plan a Visit
See all the sites and discoveries of Magdala by the Sea of Galilee. Learn about Mary Magdalene, one of Christ's most devoted followers. See how her life was drastically changed by Christ.
Nestled on the shores of the Galilee, Magdala was founded during Hellenistic times and evolved into a thriving fishing village by the time the Romans invaded the Galilee in 67 AD. Its prosperity was evident in its stone-paved streets and the presence of an elaborate first-century synagogue.
Magdala, known as Migdal in Hebrew (מִגְדָּל: tower) and also as Taricheae (Ταριχέα, from the Greek Τάριχος or tarichos: preserved by salting or drying fish), was an important fishing town during the first century CE on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee and below Mount Arbel.
Mary Magdalene is arguably the best known and most popular sinner of the New Testament. A great deal of the romantic portrayal of Mary, however, has no foundation in the Scripture, but is the product of a later Christian tradition, which ultimately inspired contemporary cinematic depictions of her. Take her name and her hometown as an example.
Magdala challenges theories and confirms passages from the Gospels. It is here where important Biblical events happened, and we are the first people to see Magdala after 2,000 years. So far, we have uncovered at Magdala a synagogue, marketplace, fishing pools, four mikva’ot (Jewish ritual baths), mosaics, a domestic area, wharf and harbor.
Discover the unparalleled historical significance of the Magdala Synagogue, a remarkable archaeological treasure unearthed in 2009. Located just a stone's throw beneath the surface, this site stands as the oldest synagogue discovered in Galilee, offering a rare glimpse into first-century Israel.