Hippos-Sussita
In either case, the archaeologists were exploring a region with a long and storied past. Hippos-Sussita was already a thriving metropolis by the time Christians arrived in the fourth century A.D. These early followers of Jesus Christ built several places of worship, including the South-West Church, to spread their faith to the city’s inhabitants.
Hippos Sussita
Excavating The Ancient Church
Then, in July 2019, archaeologists began excavating this ancient church with great care to learn more about its enigmatic history. They found the most interesting artifact of all under a layer of ash. A vivid mosaic had been concealed from view for 1,600 years; now, however, its captivating subject matter was about to be unveiled.
Excavating The Ancient Church