Huge restored mosaic goes on display in Jericho

JERICHO, WEST BANK — One of the largest mosaic panels in the world has been unveiled after a $12-million multi-year restoration project at Hisham’s Palace in Jericho in the occupied West Bank.

The Palestinian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Sunday unveiled the Umayyad-era mosaic, a total of 38 carpet-like mosaic panels covering 827 square meters.

Elevated platforms were built to assure that the visitors can enjoy the site of the mosaic without treading on it.

A Palestinian visits one of the largest mosaic panels in the world at Hisham's Palace after it was opened to the public, in Jericho, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank October 25, 2021. REUTERS/ Mohamad Torokman

The mosaic consists of 38 carpet-like mosaic panels covering 827 square meters. REUTERS/ Mohamad Torokman

 — Reuters