The Caesarea Maritima Museum is located on Kibbutz Sdot Yam, on the shores of the Mediterranean ocean. The museum houses the largest collection of archeological artifacts related to Herod’s city, ancient Caesarea.
Many of the artifacts were uncovered accidently while tilling the fields of the kibbutz while others were discovered in archeological excavations.
The various finds include marble statues, sarcophagi, inscriptions, coins, oil lamps, pottery, jewelry, metal utensils, amphorae, etc. from the Roman/ Herodian, Byzantine, Muslin and Crusader periods.
Also on exhibit at the Ceasarea Maritima Museum are artifacts from Caesarea Synagogue, mosaics and remnants of Jewish headstones.
The museum welcomes groups of all ages.
Photo: Caesarea Maritima Museum
