Unbelievable Byzantine-era Nunnery Discovered By Israeli Military (PHOTOS) – Greek City Times greekcitytimes.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from greekcitytimes.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The convent was first discovered by Dr. Uzi Dahari and Dr. Yehiel Zelinger of the Israel Antiquities Authority in the early 2000s, but it was eventually re-buried for its own protection.
Archaeological complex including church and colorful mosaic may have been built to memorialize biblical Hannah, mother of prophet Samuel, says Israel Antiquities Authority