Beit Alpha Zodiac

The Beit Alpha ruins are in the Beit She'an Valley in Israel. The Zodiac has been dated to the Byzantium era of the 5th-6th centuries. The Zodiac was used as a decorative element in synagogues at this time. Each symbol has the corresponding Hebrew name beside it. In the center, the Sun God Helios is depicted in a chariot drawn by four horses. At each corner are the 4 seasons, with their Hebrew names -- Nisan (Spring); Tamusz (Summer); Tishri (Autumn) and Tevet (Winter).