According to the research team, the level of craftsmanship indicates that the building belonged to a wealthy religious complex that likely served both local residents and travelers passing through the desert.

Archaeologists say the mosaic once adorned a monastery that likely thrived on wine production, evidenced by a winepress and jug-filled storage rooms.

Archaeologists trace the mosaics to an upscale villa in the third or fourth centuries after Lod became the Roman city of Diospolis.

Time and again, the Land of Israel reveals its hidden treasures testifying to its rich history. This time, an Roma-era mosaic with rich images was found in Lod.

Time and again, the Land of Israel reveals its hidden treasures testifying to its rich history. This time, an ancient mosaic with rare images was found in Kiryat Gat.