The huge mosaic lies in the bath house at Hisham's Palace, five kilometers north of the West Bank city of Jericho.
Hisham's Palace mosaic —
The huge mosaic lies in the bath house at Hisham's Palace, five kilometers north of the West Bank city of Jericho.
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The mosaic in the palace was recently uncovered and readied for display.
Hisham's Palace mosaic —
The mosaic in the palace was recently uncovered and readied for display.
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Since being restored, the mosaic has boosted tourism to the Jericho area, authorities say.
Hisham's Palace mosaic —
Since being restored, the mosaic has boosted tourism to the Jericho area, authorities say.
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The beautiful artwork features about seven million stones.
Hisham's Palace mosaic —
The beautiful artwork features about seven million stones.
The resurfaced stones bring to life stunning, nearly perfect geometric patterns, each intricately detailed in one of 38 floor sections.
Hisham's Palace mosaic —
The resurfaced stones bring to life stunning, nearly perfect geometric patterns, each intricately detailed in one of 38 floor sections.
The patterns, in bright reds and pinks, radiate from the central mosaic -- a floral design of interlocking triangles. 
Hisham's Palace mosaic —
The patterns, in bright reds and pinks, radiate from the central mosaic -- a floral design of interlocking triangles. 
The mosaic covers nearly 9,688 square feet (900 square meters).
Hisham's Palace mosaic —
The mosaic covers nearly 9,688 square feet (900 square meters).
The mosaic boasts a number of different designs -- such as this geometric pattern.
Hisham's Palace mosaic —
The mosaic boasts a number of different designs -- such as this geometric pattern.
A part of the mosaic at Hisham's Palace features a circular pattern.
Hisham's Palace mosaic —
A part of the mosaic at Hisham's Palace features a circular pattern.
The palace is located just outside Jericho, the lowest city on earth at nearly 850 feet (259 meters) below sea level.
Hisham's Palace mosaic —
The palace is located just outside Jericho, the lowest city on earth at nearly 850 feet (259 meters) below sea level.