Title
Mosaic in Madaba depicts fish trying to avoid being swept into the Dead Sea.
Caption
The town of Madaba, overlooking the Dead Sea, was a Byzantine bishopric famous for a flourishing mosaic school. Beautiful mosaic floors, some dating from AD562 are found in many buildings in Madaba. The mosaic pictured shows fish desperately trying to avoid being swept into the Dead Sea with its high alkaline content.
Photographer: Christine Osborne
Info+
Photos12.com - World Religions Photo Library
Credit line
Photo12/World Religions Photo Library
Reference
OSB02247_JD12119
Model release
No
License type
Rights managed
Available size
24,1Mb (1,0Mb) / 11,8in x 7,9in / 3543 x 2377 (300dpi)