Nazareth Archaeology

Archaeological excavations in Nazareth have revealed a small Jewish settlement in the first century AD. The absence of imported or luxury vessels suggests limited interaction with the Greco-Roman occupants in Galilee. Stone vessels and distinctly Jewish material point to Nazareth as a Jewish settlement focused on agriculture and quarrying. Comparisons with neighboring Sephoris highlight the differences in material culture and distribution, supporting the notion of a rural Jewish village.