Travel to Capernaum in Israel

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Capernaum was a fishing village established during the time of the Hasmoneans, located on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee. It had a population of about 1,500. Archaeological excavations have revealed two ancient synagogues built one over the other. A house turned into a church by the Byzantines is believed to have been the home of Saint Peter.

Historic site pictures in Capernaum

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Shot with a ILCE-6000. Exposure: 1/250, Aperture: 11.0, Focal Length: 16.0, ISO: 100