Sepphoris

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Sepphoris, also known as Zippori, is an ancient city located in the central Galilee region of Israel, near Nazareth. It was a significant urban center during the Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine periods. The city is renowned for its well-preserved archaeological remains, including a Roman theater, intricate mosaics, and a network of ancient water systems. One of the most famous mosaics is the "Mona Lisa of the Galilee," which adorns the floor of a luxurious 3rd-century villa. Sepphoris also holds historical importance in Jewish history as a center of rabbinic learning and the location where the Mishnah was compiled.

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