Capernaum

Jason Chi
 Aerial view of Capernaum

Basic Info
Capernaum was a fishing village located on the Northern Shore of the sea of Galilee
It had a population of 1500
It was inhabited from 2nd century BCE to 11th century CE
It was re-established after the earthquake in 749

Map showing the Location of Capernaum

What it once may have looked like
 Jesus praying in the Capernaum Synagogue

Place in the Bible

The ruins of the Ancient Synagogue

It was cited in all four gospels

Jesus taught in the Capernaum synagogue and once healed a man who was possessed by an
unclean spirit.
Capernaum is where Jesus healed a paralytic lowered through the roof
Jesus selected this town as the centre of his public ministry in Galilee.
Jesus formally cursed this city because of its lack of faith
A picture showing how Jesus healed a paralytic
Jesus performs a miracle
Remains of the Ancient Village Front-view of the Synagogue

Archaeology
In 1838, an American explorer discovered the ruins of ancient Capernaum.
In 1866, a British captain identified the remains of the synagogue.
Important excavations began in 1905. This resulted in the discovery of two
public buildings, the synagogue, and a church.
In 1968, an excavation led to the discovery of what is believed to be St.
Peter's house Ruins of St. Peters House
The Ancient Synagogue

Notable places to visit

The Ancient Synagogue is estimated to have been built in the 1st Century CE. It is the
Roman Officer who asked Jesus to heal his servant that is credited with building the
synagogue. Jesus held regular sessions in this synagogue, most notably the famed sermon of
the Bread of Life. Of the synagogue, only the western wall remained intact
The House of Peter has hints of a church built on its roof. This house clearly stands out
from the rest. It is unknown how the ancient community identified this house as Peter's, but
ancient writing has been found on the house carrying Peter's name. In the 5th century a
basilica was put on the house to honour the saint.
The ruins of St. Peters House,
with a modern church built over it