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WATCH! Ancient monastery uncovered in southern Israel

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"Blessed are you when you come in and blessed are you when you go out” (Deuteronomy 20:6).

1,500-year-old Byzantine monastery, featuring mosaic with Greek inscription of a verse from the Book of Deuteronomy, discovered near Kiryat Gat.

An ancient Christian monastery, dating back to the Byzantine period, was discovered in southern Israel recently, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced Monday morning.

During excavations north of Kiryat Gat, conducted ahead of plans to build a new neighborhood, IAA teams discovered a colorful monastery floor, along with a Greek inscription of a biblical verse.

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ISIDRO LUIS-TOVAR 08:51 08.01.2025 a year ago

Anonymous 🇮🇱👍

Raymond Fodor 09:53 07.01.2025 a year ago

How about finding the holy ARC OF THE COVENANT and more first temple period objeçts.

[Anonymous] 04:11 07.01.2025 a year ago

I wish the Muslims would understand this. The Jews have been here a very long time. Way before Muhammad came into the picture. Praise Father,Son and Holy Ghost! AMEN

Carl Williams 04:07 07.01.2025 a year ago

Makes one wonder what else is left to be discovered. Wonderous land is Israel. 🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱

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