Rare Roman Period Mosaic Uncovered in Caesarea, Israel

Caesarea, Israel. 8th February, 2018. Crusader era fortifications at Caesarea.

Rare Roman Period Mosaic Uncovered in Caesarea, Israel

Caesarea, Israel. 8th February, 2018. What archaeologists consider a remarkable, rare, multicolored Roman period mosaic, is being uncovered in excavations in the Caesarea National Park. The 2nd - 3rd century CE mosaic, measuring 3.5 x 8 meters, bears an inscription in ancient Greek and features three male figures wearing togas. On top of the mosaic archaeologists have found a later, 1,500 year old Byzantine period, massive structure with marble columns, which scholars believe was part of an 'agora', a large public area for commerce and socializing.

Rare Roman Period Mosaic Uncovered in Caesarea, Israel

Caesarea, Israel. 8th February, 2018. What archaeologists consider a remarkable, rare, multicolored Roman period mosaic, is being uncovered in excavations in the Caesarea National Park. The 2nd - 3rd century CE mosaic, measuring 3.5 x 8 meters, bears an inscription in ancient Greek and features three male figures wearing togas. On top of the mosaic archaeologists have found a later, 1,500 year old Byzantine period, massive structure with marble columns, which scholars believe was part of an 'agora', a large public area for commerce and socializing.

Rare Roman Period Mosaic Uncovered in Caesarea, Israel

Caesarea, Israel. 8th February, 2018. What archaeologists consider a remarkable, rare, multicolored Roman period mosaic, is being uncovered in excavations in the Caesarea National Park. The 2nd - 3rd century CE mosaic, measuring 3.5 x 8 meters, bears an inscription in ancient Greek and features three male figures wearing togas. On top of the mosaic archaeologists have found a later, 1,500 year old Byzantine period, massive structure with marble columns, which Israeli Antiquities Authority Excavation Director, UZI AD, believes was part of an 'agora', a large public area for commerce and socializing.

Rare Roman Period Mosaic Uncovered in Caesarea, Israel

Caesarea, Israel. 8th February, 2018. What archaeologists consider a remarkable, rare, multicolored Roman period mosaic, is being uncovered in excavations in the Caesarea National Park. The 2nd - 3rd century CE mosaic, measuring 3.5 x 8 meters, bears an inscription in ancient Greek and features three male figures wearing togas. On top of the mosaic archaeologists have found a later, 1,500 year old Byzantine period, massive structure with marble columns, which scholars believe was part of an 'agora', a large public area for commerce and socializing.

Rare Roman Period Mosaic Uncovered in Caesarea, Israel

Caesarea, Israel. 8th February, 2018. What archaeologists consider a remarkable, rare, multicolored Roman period mosaic, is being uncovered in excavations in the Caesarea National Park. The 2nd - 3rd century CE mosaic, measuring 3.5 x 8 meters, bears an inscription in ancient Greek and features three male figures wearing togas. On top of the mosaic archaeologists have found a later, 1,500 year old Byzantine period, massive structure with marble columns, which scholars believe was part of an 'agora', a large public area for commerce and socializing.

Rare Roman Period Mosaic Uncovered in Caesarea, Israel

Caesarea, Israel. 8th February, 2018. What archaeologists consider a remarkable, rare, multicolored Roman period mosaic, is being uncovered in excavations in the Caesarea National Park. The 2nd - 3rd century CE mosaic, measuring 3.5 x 8 meters, bears an inscription in ancient Greek and features three male figures wearing togas. On top of the mosaic archaeologists have found a later, 1,500 year old Byzantine period, massive structure with marble columns, which scholars believe was part of an 'agora', a large public area for commerce and socializing.

Rare Roman Period Mosaic Uncovered in Caesarea, Israel

Caesarea, Israel. 8th February, 2018. What archaeologists consider a remarkable, rare, multicolored Roman period mosaic, is being uncovered in excavations in the Caesarea National Park. The 2nd - 3rd century CE mosaic, measuring 3.5 x 8 meters, bears an inscription in ancient Greek and features three male figures wearing togas. On top of the mosaic archaeologists have found a later, 1,500 year old Byzantine period, massive structure with marble columns, which Israeli Antiquities Authority Excavation Director, UZI AD, believes was part of an 'agora', a large public area for commerce and socializing.

Rare Roman Period Mosaic Uncovered in Caesarea, Israel

Caesarea, Israel. 8th February, 2018. Crusader era fortifications at Caesarea.

Rare Roman Period Mosaic Uncovered in Caesarea, Israel

Caesarea, Israel. 8th February, 2018. What archaeologists consider a remarkable, rare, multicolored Roman period mosaic, is being uncovered in excavations in the Caesarea National Park. The 2nd - 3rd century CE mosaic, measuring 3.5 x 8 meters, bears an inscription in ancient Greek and features three male figures wearing togas. On top of the mosaic archaeologists have found a later, 1,500 year old Byzantine period, massive structure with marble columns, which scholars believe was part of an 'agora', a large public area for commerce and socializing.

Rare Roman Period Mosaic Uncovered in Caesarea, Israel

Caesarea, Israel. 8th February, 2018. Crusader era fortifications at Caesarea.

Rare Roman Period Mosaic Uncovered in Caesarea, Israel

Caesarea, Israel. 8th February, 2018. What archaeologists consider a remarkable, rare, multicolored Roman period mosaic, is being uncovered in excavations in the Caesarea National Park. The 2nd - 3rd century CE mosaic, measuring 3.5 x 8 meters, bears an inscription in ancient Greek and features three male figures wearing togas. On top of the mosaic archaeologists have found a later, 1,500 year old Byzantine period, massive structure with marble columns, which Israeli Antiquities Authority Excavation Director, UZI AD, believes was part of an 'agora', a large public area for commerce and socializing.

Rare Roman Period Mosaic Uncovered in Caesarea, Israel

Caesarea, Israel. 8th February, 2018. Crusader era fortifications at Caesarea.

Rare Roman Period Mosaic Uncovered in Caesarea, Israel

Caesarea, Israel. 8th February, 2018. What archaeologists consider a remarkable, rare, multicolored Roman period mosaic, is being uncovered in excavations in the Caesarea National Park. The 2nd - 3rd century CE mosaic, measuring 3.5 x 8 meters, bears an inscription in ancient Greek and features three male figures wearing togas. On top of the mosaic archaeologists have found a later, 1,500 year old Byzantine period, massive structure with marble columns, which scholars believe was part of an 'agora', a large public area for commerce and socializing.

Rare Roman Period Mosaic Uncovered in Caesarea, Israel

Caesarea, Israel. 8th February, 2018. Crusader era fortifications at Caesarea.

Rare Roman Period Mosaic Uncovered in Caesarea, Israel

Caesarea, Israel. 8th February, 2018. What archaeologists consider a remarkable, rare, multicolored Roman period mosaic, is being uncovered in excavations in the Caesarea National Park. The 2nd - 3rd century CE mosaic, measuring 3.5 x 8 meters, bears an inscription in ancient Greek and features three male figures wearing togas. On top of the mosaic archaeologists have found a later, 1,500 year old Byzantine period, massive structure with marble columns, which scholars believe was part of an 'agora', a large public area for commerce and socializing.