An inlaid marble floor design known as Madre Terra (Mother Earth) has been restored in the Florence Baptistery ...

During 19th-century excavations at Pompeii, the ancient Roman city that was buried in volcanic ash in 79 C.E. after the […] ...

The structures include a winepress, a large warehouse and what may be a monastery boasting a colorful mosaic floor. The floor features a Greek inscription from Deuteronomy: “Blessed are you when ...

Mosaic inscriptions reveal faith and practice of early Christians. A church floor was discovered in Israel in 2004 in the ancient city of Megiddo. It was found a few miles down the road from Tel ...

At Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. And while some people may seem content with the story as it stands, ...

Archaeologists have discovered a 1,500-year-old monastery with an intricate mosaic floor that bears a Bible verse blessing all who read it. 'Blessed are you when you come in and blessed are you ...

The remains include a remarkable colorful mosaic floor with an inscription written in Greek—taken from the Book of Deuteronomy—that translates roughly to: "Blessed are you when you come in and ...

A farmer planting an orchard in eastern Türkiye has uncovered a rare, largely intact mosaic dating back to the late Roman period, offering a glimpse into ancient hunting practices. Experts say ...

A 1,500-year-old mosaic floor with a Greek biblical inscription, at a Byzantine monastery near Kiryat Gat, Israel. Credit: Israel Antiquities Authority A 1,500-year-old Byzantine monastery, uncovered ...