A BYZANTINE-ERA MOSAIC FLOOR in Israel has been removed from its site at an ancient synagogue, restored, and returned to its original location:

1,500-year-old Mosaic Floor Unveiled in Ancient Synagogue Ruins

by Hana Levi Julian

(IsraelNN.com) A spectacular 1,500-year-old mosaic floor in an ancient synagogue in the western Negev was unveiled to the public on Monday.

The mosaic, which is part of a synagogue from the Byzantine period (fifth and sixth centuries in the Common Era) is located in the community of Ma'on-Nirim.

A stunning portrayal of symbols from the period, the 3.70 x 7.80-meter Byzantine work of art is decorated with a seven-branched menorah and the images of various animals common to the area, among them the Lion of Judah.

Scenes of everyday life, including wine production from the surrounding vineyards, grace the medallions that dance along a vine winding around the floor.

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The mosaic also includes an Aramaic dedicatory inscription. And dozens of amulets (language not stated - presumably Hebrew and/or Aramaic) and other small artifacts were found in the vicinity. The article has pictures. The original IAA press release (via Joseph I. Lauer) is at a temporary URL here. The photos are available in a zip file here.