A church that dates to the Byzantine period which is paved with breathtakingly beautiful mosaics and a dedicatory inscription was exposed in an archaeological excavation. A church that dates to the ...

Salman al-Nabahin, a farmer from Gaza's Bureij refugee camp, was trying to plant new olive trees in his orchard but something underneath the soil was standing in his way. He investigated for three ...

Located in Italy's culturally rich Emilia-Romagna region, Ravenna offers a fascinating blend of art, churches and historical landmarks. The city's main claim to fame lies in its extraordinary ...

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Archaeologists believe the find in an olive grove in the Gaza Strip dates from 5th-7th century AD An ornate Byzantine floor mosaic showing colourful birds and other animals has been discovered by ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Archaeologists working in an ancient port city in Israel unearthed a ...

Byzantine mosaics dating from the 5th to 7th centuries were unveiled in the central Gaza Strip on Friday, after being uncovered by a farmer ploughing his land. For the latest headlines, follow our ...

General view of the excavations with mosaics in the forefront. Credit: Israel Antiquities Authority An agricultural complex of magnificent proportions and unusual architectural richness, dating back ...

BUREIJ, Gaza Strip (AP) — Last spring, a Palestinian farmer was planting a new olive tree when his shovel hit a hard object. He called his son, and for three months, the pair slowly excavated an ...

1,500-year-old mosaic floor bearing names of Byzantine Emperor Justinian in Jerusalem. Jerusalem, Undefined: Israeli archaeologists on Wednesday unveiled a 1,500-year-old portion of mosaic floor ...

An exquisite 1,500-year-old mosaic has come to light in an excavation in southern Israel, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced Sunday. The mosaic appears to have been the floor of a public ...

Israeli archaeologists on Wednesday unveiled a 1,500-year-old portion of mosaic floor bearing the names of Byzantine Emperor Justinian and a senior Orthodox priest. David Gellman, director of the ...