Shikhin
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Shikhin (Hebrew: שִׁיחִין, variant spelling שׁוּחִין), known in Greek as Asochis, was an ancient Jewish village in Galilee which was abandoned in the fourth century CE. It was situated right next to the regional capital, Sepphoris, and its ruins have been discovered about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) northwest of Nazareth. As of May 2012[update], the site is under excavation. So far, evidence of extensive pottery work and a synagogue have been uncovered.
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שִׁיחִין | |
Location | Hoshaya, Israel |
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Region | Galilee |
Coordinates | 32°46′08″N 35°16′23.9″E |
Type | In ruins |
History | |
Periods | Roman Period |
Cultures | Jewish |
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