A restored synagogue in Magdala, a town in the Holy Land, has revealed a 1,700-year-old stone with intricate carvings, including the oldest known menorah outside of Jerusalem. The stone also features a rosette design associated with the veil before the Holy of Holies and a chariot of fire, a symbol of the divine presence. This discovery has significant implications for understanding the history and culture of the Jewish people and the significance of the synagogue in the Gospel story.
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