Magadan (Magdalene)

The birthplace of Mary Magdalene. This was a prosperous fishing village at Jesus time. After the feeding of the 4000 on the east side of the lake, Jesus lands here.

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Magadan

Type: City
Greek name: Μαγαδάν
Means: a tower
Name today: Migdal
Mentioned in GT: 0 times
Mentioned in NT: 3 times
Position: 32.825760, 35.514996
Height below sea level: 143m
Found year: 2009
Related: synagogue 1 (located in)
synagogue 2 (located in)
Web: sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magdala, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magdala, biblewalks.com/Sites/Magdala.html

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References (3)

Mentioned in total 3 times in the Bible:
Matt. 15:39, Mark 16:9, Luke 8:2

Relaterad persons

 Maria från Magdala (dog här)

Identification

10/10. fully confirmed, archaeological findings and tradition confirm the identification of this place.

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