Hammat Tiberias
חמת טבריה | |
Mosaic floor in the synagogue | |
Hammat Tiberias Shown within Israel | |
| Alternative name | Hammath Tiberias, Hamat Tiberias |
|---|---|
| Location | Tiberias, Israel |
| Region | Galilee |
| Coordinates | 32°46′00″N 35°33′04″E / 32.76667°N 35.55111°E |
| Type | Settlement, thermal springs, synagogue complex |
| History | |
| Founded | 1st century CE (earliest remains) |
| Abandoned | 8th century CE |
| Periods | Roman Palestine; Late Roman; Byzantine Palestine |
| Cultures | Second Temple and Talmudic-era Judaism |
| Events | Earthquake destruction (early 5th century CE) |
| Site notes | |
| Discovered | 1920 |
| Excavation dates | 1921, 1961-1963 |
| Archaeologists | Nahum Slouschz, Moshe Dothan |
| Condition | Partially preserved |
| Management | Israel Nature and Parks Authority |
| Public access | Yes |
| Website | https://en.parks.org.il//reserve-park/hamat-tiberias-national-park/ |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural styles | Roman basilical plan |
| Architectural details | Synagogues with mosaic floor; thermal baths |
Hammath Tiberias or Hammat Tiberias (Hebrew: חמת טבריה) is an ancient archaeological site and Israeli national park, located at the southern end of Tiberias along the road to Zemach, on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee.