Chorazin (archaeological site) Hebrew: Korazim, Kerazeth
Coordinates: 32°54′41″N 35°33′50″E / Elevation: +186
Both Matthew and Luke record Chorazin as one of the three cities in which Jesus taught and performed mighty miracles but rejected Him as the Messiah. For this reason, they were cursed (Matthew 11:20-24; Luke 10:13-15). The ruins here stem from the time of Christ, with the synagogue having layers that transect the 6th, 4th and 3rd centuries. » Read more
The excavation of a second synagogue, perhaps dating to an earlier period, was recorded in 1926; however, the precise location of that synagogue is now unknown. The other two cities that Jesus cursed are Capernaum and Beth Saida, the ruins of which lie to the south and east, respectively. » less
Remains of a Jewish town mention in the Babylonian Talmud (Menahot 85:a), as renowned for the good wheat grown there. In the New Testament (Matthew 11:21, Luke 10:13) Korazim is mentioned as a city condemned by Jesus, together with Beth-Saida and Capernaum. Eusebius’ Onomasticon describes Korazim as a ruined city. The town covers an area of some 100 dunks and is dived into five quarters. The central quarter of the town contains a synagogue, remains of three large buildings and a prominent paged square in the center of the quarter. » Read more
The first excavations of Korazim were conducted by Kohl and Ratzinger in the early 1900’s, as part of their survey of ancient synagogues. Excavations were renewed in the 1920’s by the Hebrew University and the British Mandat Government’s Department of Antiquities. Extensive work in the central quarter was carried out by the Israel Department of Antiquities and Museums between 1962 and 1965. Further excavation and restoration activities were carried out between 1980 and 1983, as a joint enterprise of the National Parks Authority and Department of Antiquities and Museums. » less
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