GAZA, Sept 19 (NNN-WAFA) – A rare Byzantine-era mosaic floor, dating back to the 5th – 7th century, was discovered by a Palestinian farmer in the Gaza Strip, local media reported, yesterday.
Suleiman al-Nabahin, 55, made the discovery by chance, when he was trying to plant new trees on his land, just about 800 metres away from the Israeli border, Sama News Agency reported,
Archaeological experts described the unearthed mosaic floor, which includes 17 well-preserved images of animals and birds, as one of the greatest archaeological treasures in Gaza, according to media reports.
The Hamas-run Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in Gaza, said in a statement that, the discovery is still in its infancy and “more of the secrets and civilisation values” remain to be learned.– NNN-WAFA
