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[cherry]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3161093/Mosaic-Alexander-Great-meeting-Jewish-priest-...

Mosaic of Alexander the Great meeting a Jewish priest is the first ever non-biblical scene to be discovered inside a synagogue

• Artwork was uncovered in a fifth-century synagogue in Huqoq, Israel
• May depict Alexander the Great, based on the presence of elephants
• Scene is the first non-biblical story to be found in an ancient synagogue
• Depictions of Biblical hero Samson are also part of the decorative floor 

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3161093/Mosaic-Alexander-Great-meeting-Jewish-priest-...

[Perkup]

There are so very many amazing things to be found in this part of the world, and sadly so many are being destroyed for no reason. This is a real treasure and something to be treasured.  Hopefully it can be protected from those who would live to destroy..

[suzette]

Cherry thank you for the link to the article. It is amazing!  I've often wondered what it would feel like to be the person who helped uncovered these finds.

[Blueberry Hill]

Actually there are Bible scholars who have determined that the prophecy of Daniel chapter eight is about Alexander the Great though he was not mentioned by name. I agree that this is a great find.

[nittanylioness98]

As  a former History major...I love this post. And I love to see that new treasures are being unearthed.

Thanks for posting this!!

[Quiltlady]

That is wonderful!!

[Justice4all]

Cherry, you're ever interesting!

[Say Nay]

That is so interesting. Thanks for sharing!

[Preds]

So much history in every area of this world and it's so nice to see more discovered every day.  Sad to realize so much more is ruined every day. The world is rich with wonderful things (even the sad) ... if only everyone could respect it.  Loved seeing this!

[one RN many shoes]

Thank you,Cherry, forthat lovely post. I would be blessed to return to Israel someday to see these treasured images.

Peace to all.