RMKRFHD7–An archaeologist points to the vague engravement of a Maltese Cross on a huge stone which probably served as an archway on the site of the remains of a Byzantine Period 1,500 year old monastery and church. Decorated with mosaic floors and imported marble elements the compound was uncovered near Bet Shemesh by the Israel Antiquities Authority. Archaeologists continue to uncover more of remains of walls built of large worked stone masonry and a marble pillar base decorated with crosses. Credit: Nir Alon/Alamy Live News
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