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Beth Alpha (Hebrew: בית אלפא; Bet Alpha, Bet Alfa) is a sixth-century CE synagogue located at the foot of the northern slopes of the Gilboa mountains near Beit She'an, Israel. It is now part of Bet Alfa Synagogue National Park and managed by the Israel Nature and Parks Authority.

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Beth Alpha
6692, Gilboa Regional Council

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1080300 Gilboa Regional Council
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