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A 1,600-year-old manor has established connections with ancient Samaritans – a group Depicted in the Bible – Found in Israel.
The Israel Antiquities Administration (IAA) announced the discovery in a Facebook post on September 2. The estate was excavated in Kafr Qasim, a city in the central region of the country.
Officials say the remains of the estate belong to a long-running Samaritan community that flourished from the 4th century to the late 7th century AD.
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The estate is part of Khirbet Kafrḥatta, an archaeological site that some believe is the birthplace of Samaria, a disciple of Simon Magus.
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Archaeologists have discovered a 1,600-year-old manor in Kafr Qasim, which is associated with the ancient Samaritans. (Menahem Kahana/AFP via Getty Images)
The discovery of the stars is “magnificent” Mosaic floor Focused on Argens leaves, which are common in Roman and Byzantine art.
“[The] acanthus leaf [were] Combined with rare decorations Fruits and vegetables – For example grapes, dates, watermelons, artichokes and asparagus,” said the IAA.
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The findings also include a Koine Greek Mosaic and sent a message to the property owner.
“The wealth and luxury of buildings are replaced by oil production and agricultural installations.”
“At the entrance to this room are partially preserved Greek inscriptions, hoping that the owner of the building will be blessed,” the statement added. “The owner’s name is common in the Samaritan community.”
The excavation reveals a mosaic floor decorated with descriptions of leaves as leaves and rare fruits and vegetables. (Menahem Kahana/AFP via Getty Images)
Archaeologists also discovered olive media and mikveh, Or purify the bath. In addition to the two screw presses, a basin of crushed olives was also found on the site.
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The Olive Media suggested that the legacy that was later suffered was repurposed for oil production, which is likely related to the Samaritan uprising under Byzantine rule.
“Wealth and Luxury goods of buildings Replaced by petroleum production and agricultural installations.
The Koine Greek inscription seen above at the entrance of the manor, I hope the owner of Samaritan wishes you good luck. (Menahem Kahana/AFP via Getty Images)
“The new walls damage the mosaic floor, while the grand capital and columns are integrated inside the new walls,” Griswald added.
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The estate’s survival made it a rare discovery, the expert said, because many other Samaritan sites were destroyed during the uprising.
“[T]Archaeologists say his agricultural heritage in Kafr Qasim actually continues to be used, even retaining his Samaritan identity – a testament to this in the Samaritan ceramic oil lamp found in our excavations. ”
The discovery highlights the rise and decline of Samaritan communities over the centuries. (Menahem Kahana/AFP via Getty Images)
Excavation Director Alla Nagorsky called the site “charming” because it represents the rise and fall of the Samaritan community.
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“Its long-term existence and impressive discovery will allow us to Reconstruct its history For centuries, our understanding of this population will be enriched in ancient times. ” she said.
