The Jewish Ritual Bath (Mikveh) of Chorazin (3rd to 4th Century AD?). Look for the water filled cavity covered by a set of long stones.

The arched structure near the ritual bath, Chorazin. 2P-3P: The 5 windows in front of the basalt arch opened to the Sea of Galilee.

Houses in the central quarter of Chorazin. Foundation of these buildings is dated from late 4th century AD! In 1P, you can look for a narrow lane running between houses that are adjacent to each other. The synagogue of Chorazin is left to these residences.

The three double arches of Chorazin. The arches supported the ceilings of a medieval home in Chorazin. You can also look for the vaulted entrance to the building.

An Olive Oil Press from Chorazin. One among the three discovered from Chorazin. Dated to the 2nd or 3rd centuries AD and believed to be associated with the Roman era Chorazin.

Yigal Allon Museum in Kibbutz Ginnosar with the 2000-year-old 'Sea of Galilee Boat' or 'Jesus Boat'. The boat was discovered accidentally by two fishermen brothers in the Sea of Galilee near the Kibbutz Ginnosar. The boat emerged from the waters in 24 January, 1986 when the sea receded during a severe drought.

Kibbutz Ginnosar was established in 1937. Ginnosar was the home of famous Israeli politician and military general, Yigal Allon (1918-1980). He was buried in the cemetery of Kibbutz Ginnosar after his sudden demise in 1980. Today, the Kibbutz is more famous for its precious find-'the Jesus Boat'.

1P: Entering the Kibbutz Ginnosar

2P, 3P and 4P: Look for the Arbel Cliffs at background. Views from Kibbutz Ginnosar.

The Yigal Allon Museum Complex

 A mosaic model of 'Jesus Boat' displayed in front of the museum

 A snap taken from the short film about 'Jesus Boat', included in the entrance fee.

To whom did the 'Jesus Boat' belong? Discovered from the 'Sea of Galilee' and dated from the time of Jesus, it was definitely a breaking news for christianity. Whether Jesus and His disciples have seen or used the boat is a different issue, but what is more important is that this unique find gives us a more clear idea of the sort of boat used during the time of Jesus.

'Jesus Boat' displayed in Kibbutz Ginnosar. Considered as the oldest boat discovered from a fresh water lake (carbon dated 40 BC plus or minus 80 years). After it's accidental discovery on the shores of the 'Sea of Galilee'in 24th January, 1986, it took 12 days and nights of delicate and painful procedures to recover the boat from mud. It was then followed by submerging in a chemical bath for 7 years before the boat was finally displayed to the public in the Yiagal Allon Museum of Kibbutz Ginnosar.

The boat is 25 ft long, 7.5 ft wide and 4 ft high with 15-20 people easily accommodated.