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Until today, ninety synagogues and one hundred and fifty inscriptions have been found in Israel spanning the first century through the tenth century. They can be divided into three major categories. The first category, the ancient class (first century CE until mid third century), can be identified by architectural ornamentation, and includes the synagogues in Herodian and Masada. The intermediate class (mid third century until end of fifth century) and the late class (end of fifth century onwards) embody mosaic flooring. The mosaic compositions include depictions of pagan gods and nude figures which attest to the liberal spirit of the time. The ancient synagogue in the national park of Baram is an example of a temple built in the days of the Tamud. It possesses many similarities to a neighboring temple and displays architectural influences from the many foreigners who lived in the land at that time. The façade of the structure, which faces Jerusalem, is preserved and boasts an extravagant arched entrance.