Loca Sacra
Capernaum
Also known as: Capharnaum
- Scripture
- New Testament
- Ancient region
- Holy Land
- Today
Tel Hum (Capernaum archaeological site), Israel, northwest shore of Sea of Galilee (opens map in new tab)
In the Bible
Jesus’ base during much of His Galilean ministry; Peter’s home; many miracles and teachings.
Where it is now
Ruins of a synagogue and an octagonal church over a house traditionally identified as Peter’s.
Key events
- ✦Healing of paralytic
- ✦Centurion’s servant
- ✦Synagogue teaching