1,200-year-old house discovered in Negev desert

Explore the ruins of a Muslim country house with marble floors, frescoes and a dome complex, demonstrating the high status of its owner.

While excavating in the town of Rahat in the Negev desert, southern Israel, experts from the Israel Antiquities Authority unexpectedly discovered a magnificent ancient architectural complex. Photo: @Israel Antiquities Authority.

These are the remains of a Muslim country house estimated to be around 1,200 years old. Photo: @Israel Antiquities Authority.

It is believed to have been used as a residence by the area's first Muslims. Photo: @Israel Antiquities Authority.

The house was discovered to have marble floors and a lobby with walls decorated with frescoes. Photo: @Israel Antiquities Authority.

Additionally, remains of a pantry and rooms illuminated by oil lamps were also found. Photo: @Israel Antiquities Authority.

Experts from the Israel Antiquities Authority also found a unique dome complex above, along with a three-meter-deep water tank carved from the underground rock. Photo: @Israel Antiquities Authority.

A large oven, probably used for cooking, was also found in the ruins of the house. Photo: @Israel Antiquities Authority.

The Israel Antiquities Authority described the discovery as a unique one . Photo: @Israel Antiquities Authority.

They also asserted that this luxurious property shows the high status and wealth of the owner. Photo: @Israel Antiquities Authority.

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