Ancient Byzantine Mosaic Unearthed in Israel’s Negev Desert Reveals Secrets Lost for 1,600 Years—Now Revealed to the World!
“Now,” Shahar continued, “it is fully protected from agricultural and developmental work, and at long last, it is presented to the public to appreciate.”
Israel Antiquities AuthorityA depiction of a person on the mosaic.
The mosaic was officially unveiled on Sunday, May 25, during an inaugural ceremony attended by students from local schools and other community members. Israeli officials hope that citizens and visitors alike will come to admire the masterpiece and learn more about the ancient history of the region.
“This beautiful mosaic, a living testament to life that existed in the Negev roughly 1,500 years ago, will be preserved here and serve as a focal point for visits and learning — for tourists, students, and residents from across the country,” said Merhavim Regional Council Head Shay Hajaj. “It is another chapter in the story we are writing here in Merhavim — a story that connects past, present, and future.”
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