The Lod Mosaic revisited: New discoveries in the Roman Domus

Since its accidental discovery in 1994, a series of archaeological excavations at the Lod mosaic site have revealed the excellently preserved remains of a lavish mansion, including a luxurious mosaic executed with a high degree of perfection and realism, dated to the end of the 3rd, or beginning of the 4th century AD. The excavations received unusual media and journalistic coverage from the very beginning. Other mosaics were also revealed in a peristyle courtyard and other rooms. The site also includes several archaeological layers, from the Early Roman to the Ottoman period. The mosaic, which was dismantled to allow the construction of a museum to house it, has been exhibited in some of the world's most prestigious museums. The removal of the mosaic allowed us to examine the modus operandi of its builders, contributing to our knowledge of the subject. The 2018 new excavations allowed us to almost complete the reconstruction of the house. With the opening of the visitor center, the mosaic returned to its original location, for the benefit of the community.