Ancient Mosaic Discovered in Lod Excavation

An ancient mosaic that once belonged to a Roman villa in the city of Lod was discovered recently by archaeological excavations at the site. The mosaic-decorated reception and courtyard, as well as a water system were found last month as the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) dug in preparation for the construction of a visitors’ center in Lod.

A 1,700-year-old mosaic discovered in Lod, Israel, was revealed to the public for the first time in November, 2015. Measuring 36 by 42 feet, the impressive artwork covered in depictions of nature was found during construction of a visitor center for the Lod Mosaic, another artwork found two decades ago in that same area.