Christians believe the last battle of the biblical Armageddon described in the Book of Revelations will take place in the Jezreel Valley, where the Megiddo Mosaic was discovered.
The 581-square-foot mosaic floor was recovered after four years of excavation by archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA).
During the Roman conquest of Judea, the mosaic featured the name of the Roman officer who ordered the tile.
Despite the many accounts of bloodshed and conflict at the period, researchers hypothesized that may demonstrate that Romans and Christians coexisted to some extent.
“Gaianus, a Roman officer, seeking honor, has made the mosaic from his own money,” the mosaic’s inscription said.
Additionally, the crew discovered a Roman camp nearby, which strengthened the case for harmony between the two factions.
