Israeli archaeologists unearth lavish 1,600-year-old Samaritan estate

The excavation revealed a magnificent mosaic floor decorated with a geometric pattern and images of fruits and vegetables, such as grapes, dates, and watermelons.

Israeli archaeologists unearth lavish 1,600-year-old Samaritan estate
An olive press for production of oil in ritually pure conditions and an adjacent ritual bath (miqveh) (photo credit: EMIL ALADJEM/ISRAEL ANTIQUITIES AUTHORITY)
The excavation revealed a magnificent mosaic floor decorated with a geometric pattern and images of fruits and vegetables, such as grapes, dates, and watermelons.

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