(AP) Israel's antiquities authority on Monday unveiled a 1,700-year-old mosaic floor that archaeologists found last year. The Roman-era mosaic measures 11 meters by 13 meters and paved the courtyard of a villa in an affluent neighborhood. The scenes include hunting animals, fish, vases and birds. "The quality of the images portrayed in the mosaic indicates a highly developed artistic ability," said Amir Gorzalczany, who directed the excavation.
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