The biggest and perfectly preserved mosaics in Israel, found 13 years ago and covered the ground due to lack of funds for restoration, re-entering the light. It is now permanently

Thirteen years ago in the Israeli city of Lod was found the biggest and perfectly preserved mosaics in the country. Due to the lack of funds for reconstruction, it was decided to find once again to bury in the ground to save her.

After a few years after the events of the Israeli Ministry of Antiquities, with the assistance of the city administration Lod and local residents, has launched an excavation to reopen the remarkable ancient monument for everyone - now forever.

first floor is covered with mosaics, is the largest and most colorful of all such works of art that have ever been found in Israel, was discovered during construction work in the city of Lod in 1996. Mosaic, the age which is 1 700 years, is a real archaeological gem - it is remarkably well preserved and, moreover, occupies an area of about 180 square meters. m. It consists of several panels mosaic paintings, which depict in detail the various animals, birds, fish, plants, sailboats and commercial ships of the time. Why use the building, the floor of which was posted this mosaic is not known.

This is a wonderful discovery, made under the guidance of a famous archaeologist Miriam Avissar (Miriam Avissar), caused a huge public interest in Israel. Upon completion of archaeological works mosaic floor has been buried for protection from damage, but now, when the funding finally came, the Ministry of Antiquities of Israel authorized the re-excavation, after which the mosaic will be preserved, while at the site of its discovery will be open Archaeological Center mosaics in Lod.

Implementation of the conservation works and construction of the center will facilitate the influx of tourists and to change the very face of the city. Mosaic found in the eastern part of Lod near the entrance to the city from the intersection Ginaton. To the place of its discovery can be easily reached as soon as two major highway country. With permission from the Israel Antiquities Authority, the local administration is planning to integrate a new find in an existing network of tourist attractions the city.

In response to the need to carry out conservation mosaics, remove it from the floor and sent to the laboratory of Ministry of Antiquities. The work on conservation and museum facilities, is expected to go within two years. At that time one of the unique parts of the mosaic will be exhibited for public viewing at the Museum of Art «Metro», New York.

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