Mosaic
Secrets of Huqoq: New Galilee exhibit premieres mosaics, coins found at ancient Jewish settlement
The ruins of the ancient settlement of Huqoq, which reached its peak during the Roman-Byzantine period, sits in the heart of the Amiad Forest in an open space near a spring of the same name.
Frescos from famed Etruscan tomb go on display in Rome after multi-million euro purchase by Italy
Israel damaged heritage sites during ops. against Hezbollah, Lebanese culture minister says
United States returns 13th missing piece of famed 'Gypsy Girl' mosaic to Turkey
Collection of Greek, Roman, Byzantine artifacts discovered in neighborhood of Egypt’s Alexandria
Professor Ibrahim Mustafa, head of the archaeological mission and director of the Central District, stated that initial restoration work for the artifacts has already started.
Hezbollah rocket hits Byzantine-era church in Nahariya, damages protective structure
Originally destroyed by the Persians in 614 CE, the mosaic was painstakingly restored by the IAA over the course of two years, and officially opened to the public in 2022.
Lost mosaic shows first visual depiction of women fighting beasts in Roman arenas - study
The mosaic, recovered in 1860s Reims, France and dated to the third century CE, shows about 35 different gladiatorial and hunting scenes, each surrounded by diamond or square-shaped decorations.
Ancient mosaic bearing Greek inscription for ‘haters gonna hate’ found in southern Turkey
In addition to the two inscriptions, the mosaic consists of geometric patterns and several floral motifs.
'Haters gonna hate': 1,500-year-old mosaic inscription in Turkey strikes surprisingly modern tone
The unusual phrasing has been described as bearing a protective function against the evil eye and negative energies.
Isaiah Zagar, renowned Jewish mosaic artist who created Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, dies at 86
Zagar died of heart failure and Parkinson’s disease complications at his home in Philadelphia. He is survived by his wife and two sons.
‘Good fortunes’: 1,600-year-old Samaritan estate with mosaics unearthed in Kafr Qasim, Israel
Archaeologists uncover a vast Byzantine-era agricultural villa with intricate mosaics, oil press, and ritual bath in central Israel.
The Lod Mosaic: A rare peace of ancient Rome on display in Israel
The main figures in this impressive piece of art shows the beauty in the natural world with depictions of birds, mammal, fish, plants, and flowers.
Mosaic reveals the earliest Christian nursing home by the Sea of Galilee
Researchers from the University of Haifa say the late fourth or early fifth century CE inscription is the earliest physical proof of organized elder care in Byzantine Israel.
Mosaic with Star of David and Hidden Messages in Ancient Greek Found in Turkey
Turkish archaeologists found a 35 sqm mosaic in Diyarbakır with a Star of David, cross motif, six lines of Ancient Greek text, and geometric patterns during a grave excavation in Ergani district.
