Khirbet Shema
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| Transliterated Name | Source | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Khirbet Shema | ||
| Tekoa of Galilee |
- Fig. 1 - Location Map
from Magness (1997)
Figure 1
Map of Galilee showing the location of Khirbet Shema'
(reproduced with permission, and modified from Meyers, Strange, and Meyers 1981: fig. 1.2).
Magness (1997) - Fig. 2 - Topographic map
showing location of Khirbet Shema' and Meiron from Meyers et al (1972)
Figure 2
Topographic map indicates that Meiron and Khirbet Shema' are separated only by the Wadi Meiron. Both sites are less than 10 km. from Safed.
Drawing and photo by John F. Thompson
Magness (1997)
- Fig. 2 - Topographic map
showing location of Khirbet Shema' and Meiron from Meyers et al (1972)
Figure 2
Topographic map indicates that Meiron and Khirbet Shema' are separated only by the Wadi Meiron. Both sites are less than 10 km. from Safed.
Drawing and photo by John F. Thompson
Magness (1997)
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- Fig. 4 - Site plan from
Meyers et al (1972)
Figure 4
This site plan represents the Joint Expedition's continuing effort to investigate Khirbet Shema' in its totality. In the center at grid zero the synagogue and associated buildings. Below and to the left one grid square may be located the Mausoleum and an ancient wine press.
Drawing and photo by John F. Thompson
Magness (1997) - Fig. 1.1 - Site plan with grid
from Meyers, Kraabel, and Strange, J. (1976)
Figure 1.1
Key to the excavation: site plan with grid squares and quadrants for the entire site
Meyers, Kraabel, and Strange, J. (1976) - Fig. 1.2 - Index number legend
from Meyers, Kraabel, and Strange, J. (1976)
Figure 1.2
How to interpret the index number assigned to items of the find
Meyers, Kraabel, and Strange, J. (1976)
- Fig. 4 - Site plan from
Meyers et al (1972)
Figure 4
This site plan represents the Joint Expedition's continuing effort to investigate Khirbet Shema' in its totality. In the center at grid zero the synagogue and associated buildings. Below and to the left one grid square may be located the Mausoleum and an ancient wine press.
Drawing and photo by John F. Thompson
Magness (1997) - Fig. 1.1 - Site plan with grid
from Meyers, Kraabel, and Strange, J. (1976)
Figure 1.1
Key to the excavation: site plan with grid squares and quadrants for the entire site
Meyers, Kraabel, and Strange, J. (1976)
- Fig. 1.2 - Index number legend
from Meyers, Kraabel, and Strange, J. (1976)
Figure 1.2
How to interpret the index number assigned to items of the find
Meyers, Kraabel, and Strange, J. (1976) - Fig. 3.1 - Gridded site plan
of synagogue and north building - closeup - from Meyers, Kraabel, and Strange, J. (1976)
Figure 3.1
Close-up of the site plan, showing the synagogue and excavated areas
Meyers, Kraabel, and Strange, J. (1976) - Fig. 5 - Synagogue plan
from Meyers et al (1972)
Figure 5
The synagogue plan reveals all the salient features:
- the terrace leading to entryway on the north
- the bema on the south wall
- stairway
- two chambers
- women's gallery
- 'Eagle doorway' on western wall
Drawing and photo by John F. Thompson and John Machinist. Photo by ohn F. Thompson
Magness (1997) - Fig. 3.14 - Synagogue and
North Building plan from Meyers, Kraabel, and Strange, J. (1976)
Figure 3.14
The synagogue and the North Building, stone by stone drawing
Meyers, Kraabel, and Strange, J. (1976) - Fig. 3 - Plans of Synagogues I and II
from Magness (1997)
Figure 3
Schematic ground plan of Synagogues I and II
(reproduced with permission from Meyers,Kraabe!, and Strange 1976: 37, fig. 3.3)
Magness (1997)
- Fig. 3.1 - Gridded site plan
of synagogue and north building - closeup - from Meyers, Kraabel, and Strange, J. (1976)
Figure 3.1
Close-up of the site plan, showing the synagogue and excavated areas
Meyers, Kraabel, and Strange, J. (1976) - Fig. 5 - Synagogue plan
from Meyers et al (1972)
Figure 5
The synagogue plan reveals all the salient features:
- the terrace leading to entryway on the north
- the bema on the south wall
- stairway
- two chambers
- women's gallery
- 'Eagle doorway' on western wall
Drawing and photo by John F. Thompson and John Machinist. Photo by ohn F. Thompson
Magness (1997) - Fig. 3.14 - Synagogue and
North Building plan from Meyers, Kraabel, and Strange, J. (1976)
Figure 3.14
The synagogue and the North Building, stone by stone drawing
Meyers, Kraabel, and Strange, J. (1976) - Fig. 3 - Plans of Synagogues I and II
from Magness (1997)
Figure 3
Schematic ground plan of Synagogues I and II
(reproduced with permission from Meyers,Kraabe!, and Strange 1976: 37, fig. 3.3)
Magness (1997)
- Fig. 3.8 - Perspective view
of synagogue from Meyers, Kraabel, and Strange, J. (1976)
Figure 3.8
Perspective cutaway of the synagogue
Meyers, Kraabel, and Strange, J. (1976) - Fig. 3.10 - Isometric drawing
of the synagogue from Meyers, Kraabel, and Strange, J. (1976)
Figure 3.10
Isometric drawing of the synagogue, with traffic patterns
Meyers, Kraabel, and Strange, J. (1976) - Figure 3.11 - reconstruction of Synagogue
with the North Building from Meyers, Kraabel, and Strange, J. (1976)
Figure 3.11
Clerestory synagogue reconstruction drawing, with the North Building
Meyers, Kraabel, and Strange, J. (1976)