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UMM EL UMDAN

Updated: May 5


(my videos from this travel)

 

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History

Umm El Umdan may have the oldest Shul in the world. The Shul dates to the times of the Chashmonaim. We don't know the exact location of ancient Modi'in, but there are a few options in the area, and Umm El Umdan is one of them. This means, possibly Yehuda Hamaccabi davened here.

Archaeology

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Historical

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Nature

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The dwelling

Remains from a small village from the times of the Chashmonaim
Remains from a small village from the times of the Chashmonaim

Illustration of what the Shul looked like
Illustration of what the Shul looked like

Possibly the oldest Shul in the world!
Possibly the oldest Shul in the world!

The Shul is under a canopy to protect it.
The Shul is under a canopy to protect it.

Near the Shul is an ancient Mikvah
Near the Shul is an ancient Mikvah

The Mikva
The Mikva


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