About Magdala

Magdala is believed to have been the hometown of Mary Magdalene. It is likely that Jesus would have preached in Magdala during His ministry when He was based nearby in Capernaum.

Ancient Magdala

Magdala was a thriving fishing village during the 1^st century on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee. It was an important town because of its excellent salted fish and important Roman markets.

Archaeological Park

Excavations have uncovered the Migdal Synagogue (referred to as the First Century Synagogue), the oldest synagogue excavated in Galilee and one of seven 1^st century synagogues in the world. Archaeologists also found the Magdala Stone carved with a relief of one of the earliest representations of a seven-branched menorah over a pedestal.