An ornate Byzantine-era mosaic is one of the greatest archaeological treasures ever found in Gaza. The floor, boasting 17 iconographies of beasts and birds, is well-preserved and its colors are bright. The mosaic was uncovered just a kilometer (half mile) from the Israeli border. It is also drawing calls for better protection of Gaza’s antiquities, a fragile collection of sites threatened by a lack of awareness and resources as well as the constant risk of conflict between Israel and local Palestinian militants.Read Long Article
