Copious archaeological remains were found dating to the Byzantine period ( 330 – 636 CE ) and were excavated by the University of Pennsylvania Museum from 1921 – 23 . A rotunda church was constructed on top of the Tell and the entire city was enclosed in a wall . Textual sources mention several other churches in the town . Beit She'an was primarily Christian , as attested to by the large number of churches , but evidence of Jewish habitation and a Samaritan synagogue indicate established communities of these minorities . The pagan temple in the city centre was destroyed , but the nymphaeum and Roman baths were restored . Many of the buildings of Scythopolis were damaged in the Galilee earthquake of 363 , and in 409 it became the capital of the northern district , Palaestina Secunda . As such , Scythopolis ( v. ) also became the Metropolitan archdiocese of the province
Galilee earthquake of 363
Galilee earthquake of 363
Beit She'an