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An Ancient Mosque unearthed by Archaeologists in Israel

July 5, 2022 by Claudine Cassar
An Ancient Mosque is Unearthed by Archaeologists in Israel

The mosque was constructed circa 1200 years ago, when control of the region passed from Christian to Muslim rule. It consists of a square room, with a wall that faces Mecca and a niche that is half-circular and points south.

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