Feb 05

In Israeli, some  archaeologists have today said thatr they have unearthed an old church  of an estimated age of  1,500-years.

The site also shows clear ebidence of very well church, including an preserved mosaic floors including images of  fish, lions, foxes and birds.

The ancient church is situated in the hills to the SW of Jerusalem and was active between the 5th and 7th centuries.

One of th archaeologists who uncovered the mosaic floor said it was  “unique in its degree of craftsmanship and the good  level of preservation”.

1500 years old church in israel

1500 years old church in israel

Journalists have only been given a very brief glimpse of the mosaic today . I was then covered up again until funding becomes available for  proper preservation.

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/1500yearold-church-discovered-in-israel-15071627.html?r=RSS

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