Israel, Ein Gedi Ancient Synagogue

The Synagogue of Ein Gedi, probably first constructed in the 3rd century CE, is an ancient Jewish house of worship located in the historic town of Ein Gedi. This was clearly the center of the community’s ritual activity. The structure contains a number of inscriptions are similar to those of other synagogue mosaics of the time, but what comes next is unique: a curse on those who start quarrels, slander their neighbors before the gentiles, steal, or “reveal the secret of the town”.