Tiberias Lake Area
Tiberias Lake Area
israel
Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee
Founded by Herod Antipas on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee, Tiberias first developed in the first century CE. In the Byzantine and Early Islamic periods, it became a flourishing city with a mixed population of Christians, Jews, and Muslims. Earlier excavations focused primarily on monuments in the ancient city center. As a result, the relationship of ancient Tiberias with the lake remains far less known.
The team will be excavating the southern part of the ancient city that was probably built in the Byzantine period or the Early Islamic period. The principal aim is to better understand the long structure extending along the beach and the colonnaded building.
Details
Geographic Location
Sea of Galilee, Northern Israel
Dates of the Dig
Tiberias Lake Area
Minimum Stay
1 Week
Application Due
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Accommodations
Volunteers will be lodging in moshav Hazorim, light lunch and dinner will be provided. Participation in collective tasks, specifically cooking, is required.
Cost
Directors
Emmanuel Nantet: University of Haifa
