An archaeological excavation near Kiryat Gat, a city southwest of Jerusalem, has uncovered a Byzantine monastery with a mosaic floor featuring a Greek inscription, as well as a sophisticated winepress and other ancient structures.
Source: https://www.medievalists.net/2025/01/byzantine-monastery-with-stunning-mosaic-discovered-in-israel/
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