HTTP:: Ancient Footprint Found Under Mosaic
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Workers with the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) have recently discovered an amazingly well-preserved footprint under the Lod mosaic, one of the largest and best preserved ones in the country. The impression left in the background shows the shape of the foot and also the tracks left behind by what appears to be a sandal. Israeli authorities are very excited about the new find, which was made as they were attempting to lift the mosaic from the ground, the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports. “It's exciting. This is the first time I have ever encountered personal evidence such as this under a mosaic,†Israel Antiquities Authority Art Conservation Branch Head Jacques Neguer said. He explained that the mosaic was being lifted from the ground in order to be moved to the IAA conservation laboratories, near Jerusalem. Moving such an item is extremely complex, and the experts only handled one piece of the ancient floor at a time. The mosaic in the city of Lod was !
found in 1996, but was covered again shortly after, as the funds to handle such a find were insufficient. Just recently, thanks to a donation from the Leon Levy Foundation, this issue could be fixed, and archaeologists could begin the cumbersome job of moving it. The structure is about 180 square meters in size and features carpets depict...
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