Kursi

dgrushko — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 20:30:53 +0000

Kursi is located east of the Sea of Galilee. According to the Christian tradition , Kursi is the site of the “Miracle of the Swine” . Archaeological investigators identify the site as ancient Kurshi, mentioned in the Talmud as a center of idol worship.

The site include the remains of the largest known Byzantine monastery in the Holy Land. The monastery include a church and was surrounded by walls.

The monastery and the church

The Apse

The church mosaic

The Chapel and a Crypt

Baptitery

Oil Press

Chapel

The Bathhouse

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Kursi