The Megiddo mosaic dates back to the 3rd century and is currently on display at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC. According to CBN NewsThe Megiddo mosaic was discovered during the construction of the prison and is considered Israel's largest discovery since the Dead Sea Scrolls. After its recent debut at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., curators said it drew thousands of visitors from around the world.
“We have now rediscovered it and begun to witness Christianity.” [from] It was a long time ago,” said Deshaun Mills, a visitor from Jacksonville, Florida.
These ancient artifacts contain stories that span generations.
The desire to learn was evident among teenagers, right down to history teachers like Maurice Coloro.
“What we teach is an artifact,” Coloro said. “It’s authentic and, most importantly, interesting to students (and) really profound.”
“When I heard about this mosaic and read the story behind it, I got the same kind of chills and goosebumps,” said Dr. Bobby Duke, interim chief curatorial officer and director of scholar initiatives. said. Bible Museum.
Despite doubts about the authenticity of the Megiddo mosaic, Dr. Duke acknowledged that it dates back to the third century, before Christianity was recognized as the official religion of the Roman Empire.
“I think the question we get most often is: Is it true?” he said. “It dates back to the third century AD, 230 AD.”
The Megiddo mosaic includes a design depicting a communion table and two fishes, an early symbol of Christianity with hand-crafted geometric patterns.
“It takes hours and hours and hours to create the designs that we see even around the flooring here,” Duke said.
The Megiddo mosaic was originally buried beneath a newly built high-security prison, but was accidentally rediscovered by archaeologists in 2005.
“What excites me most is that we don't know what the next excavation will show and demonstrate,” said Dr. Duke.
“Before 2005, no one would have dreamed of finding something so beautiful and important. What's waiting around the corner?”
The Megiddo mosaic will remain on display at the Museum of the Bible until July 2025.
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