Stunning 1600-Year-Old Mosaic Found In Western Negev Revealed To Public

Spectacular early Christian mosaic presented to the public in Israel

Discovered 25 years ago, the huge mosaic carpet of a monastery shows life in the Holy Land 1,600 years ago, plus lions

Stunning 1600-Year-Old Mosaic Found In Western Negev Revealed To Public

JERUSALEM (VINnews) — A spectacular 1,600-year-old mosaic, considered one of the most impressive ever found in southern Israel, has been revealed to the public for the first time in the Western Negev desert, according to the Press Service of Israel (TPS-IL) The Be’er Shema mosaic, named after the nearby archaeological site of Birsama, dates back […]

Mosaic Masterpiece From Byzantine Era Unveiled in Southern Israel - The Media Line

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Byzantine mosaic from 1,600 years ago found in Israel's Western Negev

Known as the Be’er Shema (Birsama) mosaic, it stands out as one of the most impressive ancient mosaics found in southern Israel.

35 years after discovery: Gorgeous 1600-year-old mosaic revealed to the public

Colorful mosaic discovered about 35 years ago south of Kibbutz Urim in the Gaza border region is displayed to the public for the first time, following preservation efforts.

Spectacular 1,600-Year-Old Mosaic, One of the Most Impressive Ever Discovered in Southern Israel, Unveiled to the Public in the Negev

The mosaic was discovered in 1990 in agricultural areas south of Kibbutz Urim, At the margins of Khirbat Be'er Shema. Following this, an archaeological excavation was conducted by Dan Gazit and Shaike Lender on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority. Afterwards it was covered to protect it intact.