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Gergesa
Israel1 CE700 CE1st Century CE — Byzantine32.80, 35.59
About the site

Identified by some traditions as the site of the Gerasene demoniac miracle. The site features a Byzantine monastery and church built over earlier structures, reflecting its importance as a pilgrimage destination.

Principal findings
  • iByzantine monastery complex with a central church
  • iiPilgrimage inscriptions in Greek and Syriac
  • iiiEvidence of a harbor and boat ramp
  • ivRemains of a 4th-century church

Excavators — Yitzhak Magen