JERICHO, WEST BANK - One of the largest mosaic panels in the world has been unveiled after a US$12 million (S$16 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 (Oct 24) unveiled the Umayyad-era mosaic, a total of 38 carpet-like mosaic panels covering 827 square metres.

Elevated platforms were built to assure that the visitors can enjoy the site of the mosaic without treading on it.

A Palestinian visits Hisham's Palace that has one of the largest mosaic panels in the world after it was opened to the public, in Jericho, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Oct 25, 2021.

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JERICHO, WEST BANK - One of the largest mosaic panels in the world has been unveiled after a US$12 million (S$16 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 (Oct 24) unveiled the Umayyad-era mosaic, a total of 38 carpet-like mosaic panels covering 827 square...

Huge restored mosaic goes on display in Jericho