The synagogues, as central institutions of antiquity Judaism in the ancient Near East had specific decoration. Many Jewish communities integrated Hellenic (non-Jewish) elements into their synagogue’s art. For example, at Sepphoris, biblical scenes and Jewish items are mixed together with the zodiac. Common designs are the zodiac motif, the sun god Helios, depicting the four seasons and Jewish symbols, etrog, shofar, menorahs, the Torah shrine and lions.
We can assume that in the three biblical sites in Judah were sanctuaries of Iron Age. The sanctuary of Iron Age were found at Arad (the only ever discovered House of YHWH in Israel), another altar and cultic objects were also found at Beersheba. On the relief from Nineveh we can find conquest of Lachish with cultic objects.
Writing and education is one of the oldest human skills. For Ancient Near East we have evidence from at least two historical regions – Mesopotamia and Israel. This article deals with the differences in access to education and their connection.