Stunning 1,600-year-old Byzantine mosaic unveiled in the Negev Desert of Israel

A 1,600-year-old mosaic, one of the most beautiful ever unearthed in Israel, has finally been unveiled to the world in the Western Negev, bringing to life a treasure trove of ancient history for modern-day visitors. Originally discovered in 1990 near Kibbutz Urim, close to the Gaza Strip, the Be’er Shema (Birsama) mosaic is now permanently […]

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