An intricate mosaic dating back 1,600 years has been unveiled in Israel nearly 40 years after it was first discovered, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced. The Byzantine-era mosaic was ...

A 1,600-year-old Byzantine-era mosaic from a Christian monastery was recently put on public display for the first time, giving a glimpse into life during ancient times. The Israeli Ministry of Foreign ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rare Byzantine-era gold coins discovered at the Hyrcania archaeological site in the northern Judean Desert. (photo credit: COGAT ...

Three simple words inscribed on a mosaic medallion prompted archaeologists in Israel to theorize they’d found an ancient nursing home. A well-preserved mosaic uncovered in northern Israel could be the ...

For as long as pilgrims have flocked to the Holy Land, locals have apparently been peddling them souvenirs and trinkets. In a rare find, Israeli archaeologists recently uncovered the tools used some 1 ...

Cairo: Egyptian archeologists have uncovered the remains of a Byzantine-era (330-641) monastic compound in Upper Egypt's Sohag province, shedding new light on organized monastic life in the region ...

An Egyptian archaeological mission from the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) has uncovered the remains of a fully integrated monastic residential complex dating to the Byzantine period at the site ...

View post: Heavy Snow Can Quietly Wreck Your Roof—Here’s How to Remove It Safely An intricate mosaic dating back 1,600 years has been unveiled in Israel nearly 40 years after it was first discovered, ...