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“A series of digs led by researchers at Huqoq, in Israel's Galilee, have uncovered sprawling mosaics that paint a picture of a ‘rich visual culture’ that thrived during that period.

While it’s long been thought Jewish settlement dwindled during this time, the recent findings reveal evidence of an elaborately decorated synagogue, suggesting the religion may have been more prosperous than previously suspected…”

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sci...ancient-Judaism.html



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Wow, those are amazing! Thanks for posting.




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How could this be?

The rag heads have always insisted that the Jews didn't get there until 1948 when they stole their prosperous, green lands...or some shit like that.




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How could this be?

The rag heads have always insisted that the Jews didn't get there until 1948 when they stole their prosperous, green lands...or some shit like that.


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Not sure why this is big news. There are thousands of Byzantine era mosaics all over Israel. Some are truly amazing in their size and detail.


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