EditorialRuler: Trajan, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 53117, ruled 98117, Mint: Sepphoris, Coin of Trajan, Emperor of Rome from?Sepphoris, A.D.?98117, Copper, 12.34 g, 12:00, 24.5?mm, Made in Sepphoris, Greek, 1st2nd century A.D., Numismatics.
EditorialMosaics from the " Luxurious Residence": Hunting scene with huge lotus flower and a hunter attacking a crocodile with a stone. Detail from the mosaic floor.
EditorialThe ancient reservoir of Sephoris, capital of Roman Galilee. The reservoir is carved out of the soft chalk, taking advantage of a natural fault line. It is 260 m long up to 10 m deep and has a storage capacity of 4.300 cubic meters.
EditorialSephoris was the capital of Galilee; it was the seat of the Sanhedrin, highest ecclesiastical and judicial authority of the ancient jews. Overall view of Sephoris.
EditorialThe Talmud mentions 18 synagogues in Syphoris (Zipori); only one has been excavated. It was converted into a church during the Byzantine period of the city's history. Photo: Garo Nanbaldian, Jerusalem.