An ancient sarcophagus and the 19th century Bosnian Mosque at Caesarea Maritima, Israel

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A triangular shaped sarcophagus with the head of the mythological creature Gorgon Medusa at Caesarea Maritima (or Caesarea Palestinae), Israel – The marble sarcophagus dates from the Late Roman Period, 2nd and 3rd centuries CE. In the background is the 19th century Bosnian Mosque and minaret built in 1884 by Bushnaks (Bosnyaks) - Muslim immigrants from Bosnia.

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Size: 3744px × 5616px
Location: Caesarea Maritima, Israel
Photo credit: © Todd Strand / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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