Ancient Christian mosaic discovered at the birthplace of Abraham

Orientul Mijlociu

Archaeologists in Turkey recently unearthed a 1,500-year-old Christian floor mosaic in Urfa, a city traditionally regarded as the birthplace of Abraham. The discovery was reported by Anadolu Agency (AA), a state-run outlet based in Ankara, on Oct. 19. Officially known as Şanlıurfa, Urfa is located in southeastern Turkey and is home to the historic Urfa Castle, a Byzantine-era structure. The mosaic was uncovered at Urfa Castle and dates back to the fifth century AD. It was constructed between