The Synagogue at Masada

The synagogue at Masada faced northward, toward Jerusalem. Bleachers lined the inside walls. Two scroll fragments were found under its floor. Also found in the synagogue was an ostracon referring to tithes given to the priests.

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Bleachers

See also-

• The Synagogue (c. 70-7th Century CE)
• Masada and Its Scrolls, Lawrence H. Schiffman, Reclaiming the Dead Sea Scrolls, Jewish Publication Society, Philadelphia, 1994.
• Byzantine Chapel at Masada