An ancient synagogue, dating from the sixth century A.D., was discovered by Professor S. Klein and Dr. A. Meisler of the Hebrew University, in charge of the archaeological section of the Palestine Jewish Exploration Society.
While digging at Simonia, north of Nahalal, on the Keren Kayemeth land, they discovered the remnants of the synagogue, including basic pillars, a beam of the doorway and a utensil for the ritual washing of hands. The Jewish Exploration Society plans to continue excavations on the same site.
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