ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Magdala

Magdala is a place where a lady named Mary used to live during a long time ago. Mary was a friend of a very important man named Jesus. Magdala was a small town near a big lake called the Sea of Galilee. People used to come to Magdala to buy and sell things in the market.

Nowadays, people still visit Magdala to learn more about the history of Mary and Jesus. In Magdala, there is a special church that was built to remember Mary and her friendship with Jesus. People from all over the world come to see the church and learn more about Mary's story.

So, in short, Magdala is a place where a lady named Mary lived and is now a place for people to visit and learn more about her story.