Archaeologists in Israel find a 1,500-year-old Byzantine monastery with a mosaic floor and winepress.

Archaeologists in Israel have uncovered a 1,500-year-old Byzantine monastery near Kiryat Gat, complete with a colorful mosaic floor and a Greek inscription from Deuteronomy. The site, discovered during a construction project, includes a sophisticated winepress and evidence of a thriving ceramic industry. The mosaic will be preserved and displayed publicly after restoration.

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