Horvat Maon
Horvat Maʿon is an archaeological site near Nirim in the Negev, the arid southern portion of Israel.
It is usually considered the site of the Maon of Joshua, as well as Beth-baal-meon and Beth-meon. The Bible identifies Maon as a place in the territory of the Tribe of Judah, and describes Nabal as living in Maon.
Horvat Maʿon, under the name Menois, was the capital of Saltus Constantinianus,, also known as Saltus Constantiniaces, an administrative district formed by either Constantine the Great or Constantius II.
Excavations there have uncovered the Maon Synagogue, known for its mosaics adorned with various animals and likely built around 600 CE.
