Ancient mosaic map of Madaba: Focusing on botanical details
AMMAN — The sixth-century mosaic map of the Holy Land is not only an example of the Byzantine period artistry but a primary historical source about the regional geography. Towns and ecclesiastic centres of the Levant have been depicted on the Madaba Map, however, creators of the mosaic also dealt with the local flora and fauna. The representations of plants have passed
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