Sixth Century Coptic Murals of Joseph and Jesus Unearthed in Egypt

Sixth Century Coptic Murals of Joseph and Jesus Unearthed in Egypt

Archaeologists have uncovered 6th century Coptic murals depicting Joseph and Jesus along with several artifacts in a two-level building in Egypt. Credit: Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities Egyptian archaeologists have uncovered a two-level mud-brick building in Manqabad, Assiut, believed to date back to the 6th or 7th century AD. The excavation features murals of Joseph and Jesus Christ that offer a rare glimpse into the rich religious…