First discovered in 1990, the Byzantine-era mosaic, dating from 324 to 638 CE, includes intricate depictions of everyday life, animals, mythical creatures, fruits and more.
Israel Antiquities AuthorityThe intricate details of the mosaic testify to the high skill of its creator.
The mosaic dates back to the Byzantine period between 324 and 638 CE. It consists of 55 carefully decorated medallions depicting mythical characters, hunting scenes, exotic animals, baskets of fruit and other scenes from everyday life.
Shaike Lender, an archaeologist with the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA), said in a statement released by Israel's Foreign Ministry: “The mosaic was clearly created by a true master,” as it consists of “small mosaic stones of various colors combined with glass and ceramics, giving it variety.”
Experts from the Israel Antiquities Authority have spent the past several months restoring the ancient mosaic.
In the years since the Be'er Shema mosaic was discovered, it has begun to show signs of deterioration. Ami Shahar, head of conservation at the IAA, noted: “In the years following its discovery, the mosaic floor's condition deteriorated. Given this situation, measures have been taken
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