VOICED : Hallan en Israel un mosaico de la epoca romana

Israeli archaeologists discovered a rare Roman mosaic in Caesarea, Israel, during a bridge reconstruction. The mosaic, dating back 1,800 years, features high-quality, colorful designs with three figures and a legend. It measures 3.5 by 8 meters and was likely part of a public or private building. Similar mosaics are found only in Cyprus and northern Syria, making this discovery unique in Israel. Caesarea, a major Roman city until the Crusades, is located 50 kilometers from Tel Aviv on the Mediterranean coast.

What was the initial discovery made by the archaeologists in Caesarea?

• A Roman-era mosaic

• A medieval castle

• An ancient shipwreck

• A prehistoric cave

How old is the mosaic discovered in Caesarea?

• 500 years

• 1,800 years

• 2,500 years

• 3,000 years

What is the size of the mosaic found in Caesarea?

• 5 meters by 10 meters

• 4 meters by 6 meters

• 3.5 meters by 8 meters

• 2 meters by 5 meters

Where else can similar quality mosaics be found, according to the transcript?

• Italy and Greece

• Turkey and Lebanon

• Egypt and Jordan

• Cyprus and northern Syria

What was the historical significance of Caesarea during the Roman era?

• It was a major Roman city in the region

• It was a religious pilgrimage site

• It was a small fishing village

• It was a center for medieval trade