Israel discovered the cathedral from ancient Rome

Israeli archaeologists announced on January 22 that they discovered the background of one of the largest churches of ancient Rome, about 1,500 years ago.

The background of the church is decorated with stone mosaics and carved Greek characters.(Photo: foxnews.com)

This work was found during excavation near the city of Kiryat Gat in the south of the country.

The background of the church is about 25m long and 15m wide, decorated with stone mosaics and carved Greek characters, believed to be the names of church contributors.

In addition, next to this church, archaeologists also discovered a pottery factory, including many types of pots, cooking pots, typical bowl and lamp of ancient Rome.

The church is said to be located in a densely populated area of ​​ancient Romans and most likely a community religious center.

Dr. Daniel Varga, Director of Israel's Heritage Administration (IAA), said the pieces will be removed and displayed at a local museum and the church will be restored to serve guests. sightseeing tour.