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Preserving an ancient mosaic: Israeli specialists gather to conserve 1,500-year-old synagogue floor

Beit Alfa’s ancient synagogue was built during the Byzantine period, at the end of the fifth century CE, approximately 1,500 years ago. The mosaic floor was discovered in 1928.

  • Two dozen Israeli conservation experts gathered to restore 1,500-year-old mosaic floor.
  • Specialists from across Israel worked to clean, secure stones, and fortify mosaic sections.
  • Mosaic depicts biblical scenes, created with over 800,000 tiny stones 1,500 years ago.

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