In the Babylonian Talmud it is known as Magdala Nunayya (Aramaic: מגדלא נוניה, lit. 'Tower of the Fishes'), and which some historical geographers think may refer to Tarichaea (lit. 'the place of …

Magdala, a unique place of pilgrimage in the Holy Land, located on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. Known for being the crossroads of Jewish and Christian history and the hometown of Mary Magdalene.

Nov 30, 2022 · According to early Christian tradition, the famous disciple of Jesus was from a town called Magdala, hence her name, Mary of Magdala. However, a place known as Magdala is never …

Apr 19, 2018 · Magdala, known as Migdal in Hebrew (מִגְדָּל: tower) and also as Taricheae (Ταριχέα, from the Greek Τάριχος or tarichos: preserved by salting or drying fish), was an important fishing town …

Magdala was a major first-century port on the Sea of Galilee, a centre of trade and commerce, and an exporter of salted fish to markets as far away as Europe. Archaeological discoveries early in the 21st …

See all the sites and discoveries of Magdala by the Sea of Galilee. Learn about Mary Magdalene, one of Christ's most devoted followers. See how her life was drastically changed by Christ.

This guide covers everything you need to know for a meaningful visit to Magdala, including historical context, what to expect, nearby attractions, and tour options.

Oct 25, 2023 · Nestled on the shores of the Galilee, Magdala was founded during Hellenistic times and evolved into a thriving fishing village by the time the Romans invaded the Galilee in 67 AD. Its …

Jul 8, 2025 · Nestled along the western shore of the Sea of Galilee, just a few miles north of Tiberias, the ancient settlement of Magdala offers a remarkable window into Jewish life during the time of Jesus.

The fishing village of Magdala is never explicitly mentioned in Scripture, but Mary Magdalene, “from whom seven demons had come out,” was from Magdala (Luke 8:2).