Fatimid Era 10th-century Mosaic Fountain Discovered in Jerusalem

Fatimid Era 10th-century Mosaic Fountain Discovered in Jerusalem
10th century fountain discovered in Ramle archaeological dig Photo: Assaf Peretz/IAA/jpost.com

via jpost.com – The remains of a 900-year-old estate that has a fountain in its garden have been discovered in excavations carried out at the entrance to Ramle, in an area where a bridge is slated to be constructed as part of the new Highway 44, the Israel Antiquities Authority revealed Sunday.

The discovery marked the first time that a fountain has been discovered outside the known wealthier districts of Old Ramle.

via Archaeological dig reveals 10th-century mosaic fountain in Ramle area | JPost | Israel News.
http://www.sci-news.com/archaeology/science-fatimid-period-estate-israel-01634.html

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