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1,500-Year-Old Greek Mosaic Discovered Beneath Urfa Castle Reveals Names of Early Byzantine Clergy
In the shadow of Urfa Castle, overlooking the sacred pools of Balıklıgöl in southeastern Türkiye, archaeologists have uncovered a 1,500-year-old mosaic floor bearing a Greek inscription and intricate ornamental designs. The find, dating to the late 5th century CE, sheds new light on the religious landscape of ancient Edessa—one of the earliest centers of Christianity…