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A mosaic found in Huqoq depicts Samson carrying the gates of Gaza on his shoulders (Einat Ambar-Armon/IAA)
July 9, 2026, 1:33 pm
New exhibit showcases ancient Jewish village on Sea of Galilee
Huqoq exhibition in Kibbutz Ginosar features finds from 1,600-year-old northern community that flourished under Byzantine rule
By Zev Stub
Isaiah Zagar sits with his dog Blue at the 'Dear Julia' exhibit during an interview at Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, May 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
February 21, 2026, 4:16 am
Renowned Jewish mosaic artist who created Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens dies at 86
Mourning Isaiah Zagar, Magic Gardens says that he ‘was more than our founder; he was our close friend, teacher, collaborator and creative inspiration’
By Grace Gilson
A 4th-century Samaritan estate has been recently uncovered in Kafr Qasim, central Israel, during an excavation by the Israel Antiquities Authority, ahead of the construction of a new neighborhood, in a discovery announced on September 2, 2025. (Emil Aladjem/Israel Antiquities Authority)
September 3, 2025, 12:18 am
Mosaics, mikvehs and oil lamps found at grand estate shed new light on ancient Samaritans
Unprecedented 4th century site recently uncovered by archaeologists in central Israel offers insights into the life of the Israelite sect — and opens many new questions
By Rossella Tercatin
Archaeologists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem finished their second season of excavations at the Hyrcania fortress in the Judean desert in the West Bank in January 2025 in cooperation with the Staff Officer of Archaeology of Judea and Samaria. In the Byzantine compound, they uncovered a medallion mosaic which had been intentionally defaced with a column drum from the Herodian period. (Oren Gutfeld/The Hebrew University of Jerusalem)
February 20, 2025, 2:23 pm
Mikvehs and monks: Vivid hues link rare Jewish and Christian finds in Judean Desert
Archaeologists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem just concluded their second season of excavations at Hyrcania, where they found colorful Byzantine mosaics and Herodian frescoes
By Rossella Tercatin
During the 2018 season excavation at the Huqoq synagogue in north Israel, archaeologists uncovered a hoard of medieval coins. (Tal Rogovski)
January 22, 2025, 4:35 pm
Magnificent hoard of gold and silver coins sheds unprecedented light on medieval Israel
New research examines artifacts found in 2018 in two vessels next to the synagogue at Huqoq, in an excavation led by Prof. Jodi Magness; its findings could rewrite history books
By Rossella Tercatin
An Israeli archaeologist points at a nearly 1,800-year-old decorated floor from an early Christian prayer hall that Israeli archaeologists discovered adjacent to Megiddo prison, on November 6, 2005. (Ariel Schalit/AP)
June 7, 2024, 11:20 am
Mosaic floor of early Christian prayer hall to be displayed at US evangelical museum
The Megiddo Mosaic, discovered in 2005 on the grounds of a prison in northern Israel, to get first public showing at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC
By Gavriel Fiske
Volunteers work to clear the flower mosaic at Horvat El-Bira in Shoham on March 14, 2023, on Good Deeds Day. (Emil Algam/IAA)
March 19, 2023, 12:36 pm
Ancient rest stop with flowery mosaic to host tired travelers once again
Israel Antiquities Authority teams up with residents from central town of Shoham during Good Deeds Day to spruce up 1,800-year-old spot for travelers to take a break
By Melanie Lidman
A detail of a large mosaic that dates back to Roman era is seen in the town of Rastan, Syria, October 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Omar Sanadiki)
October 12, 2022, 4:16 pm
Syria unveils ancient Roman mosaic deemed most important find since conflict began
Artifact shown in 4th-century building features rare portrayal of ancient Amazon warriors in Roman mythology; armed groups tried to sell piece in 2017
By Albert Aji
The Israelite commander Barak depicted in the Huqoq synagogue mosaic. (Jim Haberman)
July 5, 2022, 9:22 pm
Earliest depictions of biblical Deborah, Yael found at 5th-century Galilee synagogue
Mosaic uncovered by archeologists digging at the Huqoq site depicts Book of Judges story featuring the two heroines defeating the Canaanite commander Sisera
By ToI Staff
Lod mosaic. (Nicki Davidov, Israel Antiquities Authority)
June 27, 2022, 4:04 pm
Stunning Roman-era Lod seafaring mosaic finally drops anchor in a home of its own
Five years – and a pandemic – after breaking ground at Lod, the Shelby White & Leon Levy Lod Mosaic Archaeological Center is inaugurated to house the massive sea-themed floor
By Amanda Borschel-Dan
One of the largest mosaic panels in the world has been unveiled following a multi-year restoration project at Hisham's Palace in the West Bank city of Jericho on October 28, 2021. (Photo by ABBAS MOMANI / AFP)
October 29, 2021, 6:14 am
Restored ancient mosaic, 1 of world’s largest, unveiled at Jericho desert castle
Resembling a fine carpet, 9,000-square-foot mosaic unveiled after a $12 million Japanese-funded restoration at the 8th century Hisham Palace
By AFP
'The Rainbow' mosaic on the Bezeq telephone exchange building on Hebron Road in Jerusalem. The mosaic was taken off the wall in July 2018 due to the demolition of the building. (Ranbar/ Wikimedia commons)
September 13, 2021, 5:29 pm
Iconic Jerusalem mosaic reconstructed in largest such operation in Israel
‘The Rainbow,’ by Russian-Israeli artist Lev Syrkin, which graced the Bezeq telephone exchange building on Hebron Road, remounted on a specially built wall
By ToI Staff
Part of a Byzantine-era mosaic unearthed in 2007 in northern Israel at the Pi Mazuva dig site. (Courtesy/Israel Antiquities Authority)
June 19, 2020, 3:53 pm
Archaeologists unearth Galilee Christian town sacked by Persians in 7th century
Remains of affluent, rural community discovered at Pi Mazuva in 2007 include crosses, pagan-inspired mosaic; new publication illuminates the Christians who lived there
By Luke Tress
Detail from a 4th-century Greek inscription found in a Romaniote Jewish synagogue on the island of Aegina. (Courtesy Friends of the Mosaic Floor of the Aegina Synagogue Project)
August 28, 2019, 6:12 am
Campaigners bid to save rare 1,700-year-old Greek island synagogue mosaic
150,000 euros sought to preserve vivid geometric floor mosaic from what is arguably the oldest Jewish prayer house in Greece
By Amanda Borschel-Dan
Detail of a mosaic depicting the biblical story of Elim, Exodus 15:27, discovered in 2019 during continuing excavations at a 1,600-year-old synagogue at Huqoq, led by UNC-Chapel Hill Prof. Jodi Magness(Jim Haberman. (Courtesy, UNC-Chapel Hill)
July 1, 2019, 9:28 pm
First artistic depiction of little known Exodus story uncovered in Galilee
Two biblical scenes recently uncovered at a fifth-century synagogue point to a preoccupation with the end of days, and perhaps a rebellious spirit
By Amanda Borschel-Dan
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