Naaran
Remnants of former Naaran synagogue mosaic | |
Location of the ancient settlement in the West Bank | |
| Location | West Bank, State of Palestine |
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| Coordinates | 31°53′37″N 35°25′28″E / 31.89361°N 35.42444°E |
| Type | Village and ancient synagogue |
| Site notes | |
| Excavation dates | 1918; 1920; 1970s |
| Archaeologists | |
Naaran (also Na'aran) (Hebrew: נערן) was an ancient Jewish village dating to the 5th and 6th century CE, located in the modern-day West Bank, in the State of Palestine. Remains of the village have been excavated north-west of Jericho. Naaran is archeologically notable for the mosaic floor of a synagogue, featuring a large zodiac design, which was discovered at the site.
Naaran is identified with Ein ad-Duk, now within the municipal boundaries of Jericho, 5 km (3.1 mi) north-west of the city center.