New mosaics discovered in synagogue excavations in Galilee.
A UNC-Chapel Hill archaeologist who leads the project says images in the mosaics — as well as their high level of artistic quality — have never been found in any other ancient synagogue.
(Chapel Hill, N.C.—July 1, 2015) – This summer, excavations directed by UNC-Chapel Hill College of Arts and Sciences professor Jodi Magness revealed stunning new mosaics that decorated the floor of the Late Roman (fifth century) synagogue in the ancient Jewish village of Huqoq.
http://uncnews.unc.edu/2015/07/01/new-mosaics-discovered-in-synagogue-excavations-in-galilee/
