: The site preserves the remains of a humble fishing village, characterized by small rooms built of local black basalt stone arranged around central courtyards.
: Visitors can see ancient olive oil presses and millstones, reflecting the agricultural and industrial life of the village during the Hasmonean and Roman periods. Visual Gallery of Capernaum Capernaum image
: One of the most iconic structures at the site, this 4th-century limestone building was built atop the foundations of an earlier basalt synagogue where Jesus is believed to have taught. : The site preserves the remains of a
: Excavations revealed a 1st-century residential complex identified as the home of the Apostle Peter. Today, a modern octagonal pilgrimage church "floats" above these ruins, featuring a glass floor that allows visitors to view the ancient dwelling below. Capernaum image