Palestinians Unveil Huge Restored Mosaic in Ariha

Date: 30 October 2021 - 21:46

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ARIHA (Al Jazeera) – After years of being buried under dust, sand and insulation materials, Palestinian authorities have unveiled one of the world’s largest mosaic panels, located in the occupied West Bank city of Ariha. The mosaic was restored as part of a $12mn five-year project funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in partnership with the Palestinian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. The site was opened to the public after the Palestinian Authority announced the reopening of tourist sites in the West Bank following a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.