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Megiddo mosaic. In 2005, Israeli archaeologist Yotam Tepper of Tel-Aviv University discovered the remains of a church, believed to be from the third century, a time when Christians were still persecuted by the Roman Empire.
Tel Megiddo (from Hebrew: תל מגידו) is the site of the ancient city of Megiddo (/ m ə ˈ ɡ ɪ d oʊ /; Greek: Μεγιδδώ), the remains of which form a tell or archaeological mound, situated in northern Israel at the western edge of the Jezreel Valley about 30 kilometres (19 mi) southeast of Haifa near the depopulated Palestinian town of Lajjun and subsequently Kibbutz Megiddo.
The Megiddo Mosaic is from what is believed to be the world's earliest Christian prayer hall that was located in a Roman-era village in northern Israel. ... Several archaeologists and academics ...
Megiddo church: Legio near Tel Megiddo: Israel: late 3rd century [19] Early Church Ruins discovered on prison grounds in 2005, possibly oldest building constructed as a church ever discovered. It retains mosaic floor decoration with Christian motifs – possibly the oldest building with this feature. [3] Aqaba Church: Aqaba: Jordan: late 3rd ...
Titled "The Megiddo Mosaic: Foundations of Faith," the exhibit showcases IAA’s archaeological find, dating back to the third century, on display for the first time since it was found. The mosaic ...
Megiddo Prison is an Israeli prison facility located near the Megiddo Junction. [1] The prison itself was built over the ruins of the Jewish village of Othnai, which was later replaced by a Roman army camp. Remains of one of the oldest churches in the world have been found there. [2] [3]
The exhibition features a 3 rd century A.D. mosaic floor discovered in northern Israel in 2003-2005 (see Megiddo Church). The Megiddo Mosaic is believed to come from one of the earliest sites of Christian worship, as well as being the earliest known inscription identifying Jesus as God. [42] [43] [44]
Estimated to be around 2,300-years-old, the work is part of a larger aristocratic mansion located near the Roman Forum, which has been under excavation since 2018.