Kefar Zacharia) existed on the hill in Roman times, from whence the village takes its name. According to Sozomen, the body of the prophet Zachariah was found here in 415 C.E.
Kefar Zacharia) originated on a hill during Roman times, with its name originating from that location. Significantly, it is also the site associated with the discovery of the remains of the prophet Zachariah in 415 C.E.