Israel David with Harp 

• 2006 
• Commemorative tokens 
• Holy Land Mint 
• Israel 

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Tokens / Medals

Israel David with Harp

2006

David (ancient Hebrew script)

Ancient Mosaics of the Holy Land (Hebrew & English) 1 oz. Fine Silver .999 the Holy Land Mint

38.7

Mass: 31.1 g of .999 fine Edge: Smooth with number Also issued in Gold Over 40 years ago, a beautiful 6th century Mosaic floor was discovered on the seashore of Gaza, south of the present port area. In 1976, when the area of archeological excavations was enlarged, this mosaic floor was found to have been the only remaining part of an ancient Synagogue, and only part of the mosaic had survived. The remains discovered are witness of a large building constructed from east to west, with a central hall and two side halls on each side, a total of 5 long halls. This was exceptional in comparison to other Synagogues of the same period, discovered in the Land of Israel, all of which attest to a flourishing Jewish community at the time. Israel uncovered mosaics dating to the second century BCE, while expansion of Greek culture - Hellenistic. During the Byzantine period, the Christians forbade Jews from synagogues decorate the outside. The halls were separated one from another by rows of columns. Within the fragment of the Mosaic that remained at the western edge of the hall, a figure clothed in royal attire of the time, playing a harp, was discovered. Above the figure, was a Hebrew inscription ''David''. The artist probably referred to King David, the poet and harp-player. Beside the figure of David, was a young lion, symbol of Judah, giraffe and snake, all seemingly listening to David's melody.