During excavation of a well at a house in western Syria, a lucky discovery turned up an ancient mosaic — depicting the Greek ...

A sprawling, centuries-old mosaic was recently unearthed in Syria, shedding light onto life under Roman rule. The ancient ...

Liturgy is still celebrated a dozen times a year, but most visitors come for the early Byzantine golden mosaics adorning the immense dome, portraying a fusion of Roman architecture and Christian ...

It is home to the Salus Populi Romani icon of Mary, which dates back to the Byzantine ... mosaics from the 13th century and offers a visual bridge between the different eras. Inside, the basilica ...

Don’t miss Koimesis – the poignant mosaic depicting Mary’s death scene. See it Limelight Arts-Travel’s Istanbul to Venice: The Byzantine ... northernterritory.com Church of the Nativity ...

Dormition Abbey, which was dedicated in 1910 on Mount Zion, houses a striking mosaic of Jesus that blends traditional Byzantine style with more contemporary artistic elements. The use of gold and ...

Ravenna (Italy) (AFP) – King Charles III and Queen Camilla wrapped up a state visit to Italy on Thursday with a visit to Dante's tomb and world-famous mosaics in Ravenna, the day after a ...

King Charles III and Queen Camilla wrapped up a state visit to Italy on Thursday with a visit to Dante's tomb and world-famous mosaics in Ravenna, the day after a surprise meeting with Pope Francis.

Mosaic of the Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna, VI century. Public Domain The position of women in Byzantine society is not easy to ... where she constructed the Church of the Nativity at Bethlehem ...

A Byzantine monastery with a colorful mosaic floor bearing a Greek inscription has been uncovered during work by the Israel Land Authority on a real estate development in Karmey Gat North.