Unearthing a Remarkable Byzantine Monastery: A Mosaic That Blesses All Who Read It

Byzantine Monastery with Intricate Mosaics and Ancient Wine Press Discovered near Kiryat Gat, Israel - Archaeologs

Archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) have unearthed a significant Byzantine-era monastery near Kiryat Gat, Israel. The site features a vibrant mosaic floor adorned with crosses, lions, doves, amphorae, flowers, and geometric patterns.

Unearthing a Remarkable Byzantine Monastery: A Mosaic That Blesses All Who Read It

Archaeologists have uncovered a 1,500-year-old Byzantine-era monastery near the Israeli city of Kiryat Gat, featuring an extraordinary mosaic inscribed with a Bible verse. This discovery offers a rare glimpse into the religious and cultural life of the Byzantine period.The Monastery and Its Unique MosaicThe intricate mosaic, found at the center of the monastery’s floor, bears the inscription, “Blessed are you when you come in and blessed are you…