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Happy Feast of the Transfiguration of Jesus!
Archeologists in the Holy Land discovered the foundations of an approximately 1300-year-old Byzantine-era church near Mount Tabor, the site where many Christians believe Jesus transfigured before the disciples.
The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announcedthe discovery in late July.
While excavating an area to build a playground in the Lower Galilee village of Kfar Kama near Mount Tabor, the IIA and Kinneret Academic College found the walls of the old mosaic Byzantine church.
Archaeologist Nurit Feig said the church’s aisles are “partially preserved” as mosaics.
“The church, measuring 12×36 [meters], includes a large courtyard, a narthex foyer and a central hall. Particular to this church is the existence of three apses (prayer niches), while most churches were characterized by a single apse,” Feig said.
“Their colorful decoration stands out, incorporating geometric patterns, and blue, black and red floral patterns,” she added.
Feig said they also discovered a small reliquary, or “a stone box used to preserve sacred relics.”
Continued below.
1300-Year-Old Byzantine Church Discovered Near Mount Tabor, Site of Jesus' Transfiguration |
Archeologists in the Holy Land discovered the foundations of an approximately 1300-year-old Byzantine-era church near Mount Tabor, the site where many Christians believe Jesus transfigured before the disciples.
The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announcedthe discovery in late July.
While excavating an area to build a playground in the Lower Galilee village of Kfar Kama near Mount Tabor, the IIA and Kinneret Academic College found the walls of the old mosaic Byzantine church.
Archaeologist Nurit Feig said the church’s aisles are “partially preserved” as mosaics.
“The church, measuring 12×36 [meters], includes a large courtyard, a narthex foyer and a central hall. Particular to this church is the existence of three apses (prayer niches), while most churches were characterized by a single apse,” Feig said.
“Their colorful decoration stands out, incorporating geometric patterns, and blue, black and red floral patterns,” she added.
Feig said they also discovered a small reliquary, or “a stone box used to preserve sacred relics.”
Continued below.
1300-Year-Old Byzantine Church Discovered Near Mount Tabor, Site of Jesus' Transfiguration |
