Monks have been seeking spiritual enlightenment at these sites on steep cliffs, inside caves and atop an extinct volcano for ...

FILE - A boy rides his bicycle past apartment buildings as a rally staged by the East Colfax Community Collective is held in the courtyard to address chronic problems in the apartment buildings ...

Israel Antiquities Authority The monastery was unearthed during an excavation by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) just north of the modern city of Kiryat Gat. The religious complex forms ...

A Byzantine-era monastery, from the 5th-6th centuries CE ... "Transferring mosaics is a complex process that requires great skill and precision. Soon, the ancient mosaic will be moved to the ...

"Transferring mosaics is a complex process that requires great skill and precision. Soon, the ancient mosaic will be moved to the Israel Antiquities Authority's mosaic workshop for preservation before ...

Jan. 6 (UPI) --At least 10 buildings and multiple artifacts from the 5th or 6th century have been uncovered in southern Israel in what authorities say is an ancient Byzantine monastery thousands ...

For example, Dilijan’s proximity to the UNESCO-listed Geghard Monastery and Lake Sevan makes it an ideal base for exploring Armenia’s rich heritage. Local officials are optimistic that the program ...