Naaran

Naaran
Remnants of former Naaran synagogue mosaic
Naaran is located in the West Bank
Naaran
Location of the ancient settlement in the West Bank
LocationWest Bank, State of Palestine
Coordinates31°53′37″N 35°25′28″E / 31.89361°N 35.42444°E / 31.89361; 35.42444
TypeVillage and ancient synagogue
Site notes
Excavation dates1918; 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.