Horvat Shema

Khirbet Shema is an archaeological site located in Israel at the foot of Mount Meron [1]. It features the ruins of a large Jewish village of the Roman and Byzantine periods, including the remains of an ancient synagogue and a mausoleum [1]. American archaeologist Eric M. Meyers excavated the site from 1970 to 1972 on behalf of the American Schools of Oriental Research [1]. The area recovered exceeded six acres [1]. Excavations have uncovered a large mausoleum, numerous tombs and an ancient synagogue [1].