Ancient Byzantine Church Discovered In Israel
The ancient church was discovered during highway construction by the country’s National Roads Company at a rest stop on the road connecting Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, which Haaretz reports dates back to the Roman era. It sits at the entrance to Abu Ghosh, a town nestled in the hills just off the highway. Preserving ancient ruins is required in Israel before beginning infrastructure development.
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