Lod mosaic to be re-exposed (Israel)
The 1,700 year old mosaic floor, one of the most amazing and largest in Israel, is being exposed by the Israel Antiquities Authority, in cooperation with the Municipality of Lod and residents of the city.
Thirteen years after one of the most beautiful mosaics ever to be seen in the country was covered over, the Israel Antiquities Authority, in cooperation with the municipality of Lod and its residents, is beginning an archaeological excavation that will re-expose the mosaic, once and for all.
Next weekend (July 9-11, 2009), the site of the mosaic will be open to the general public.The conservation work done to the mosaic can be viewed in a live broadcast from the IAA website.
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Thirteen years after one of the most beautiful mosaics ever to be seen in the country was covered over, the Israel Antiquities Authority, in cooperation with the municipality of Lod and its residents, is beginning an archaeological excavation that will re-expose the mosaic, once and for all.
Next weekend (July 9-11, 2009), the site of the mosaic will be open to the general public.The conservation work done to the mosaic can be viewed in a live broadcast from the IAA website.