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The Magnificent Mosaics of Khirbat Al-Mafjar

Tile+Mosaic

During the first half of the eighth century CE, near the ancient city of Jericho, in what is now called the Palestinian Territories near Israel, magnificent mosaic floors were created for the audience hall and the baths (hammam) of a palace, now known as "Hisham's Palace." See his recent projects on the Behance Network.

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National Park, Israel

The Perfect Bath

This will probably be the final post on my trip to Israel. I, of course, couldn’t wait to find the mosaics that I knew had to be there. Uncategorized Architecture details historic Inspiration Israel mosaics Surfaces Travel' History tells us it took 12 years to build. It is a stunning site on the Mediterranean.

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