Ancient water pit, ritual bath, and floor mosaics in the crypt of the Church of St. Joseph, Nazareth, Israel

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When building the Church of St. Joseph crypt of the present church in Nazareth, Israel, excavations revealed an ancient water pit, ritual bath, and floor mosaics perhaps used by Nazareth's early Judeo-Christian community.

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Location: Nazareth, Israel
Photo credit: © Todd Strand / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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