| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | J02812 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Smith, Francis Henry |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
THE INSCRIPTION IN THE MOSAIC FLOOR OF THE OLD BYZANTINE BASILICA WHICH WAS DISCOVERED BY THE 2ND ...
Description
THE INSCRIPTION IN THE MOSAIC FLOOR OF THE OLD BYZANTINE BASILICA WHICH WAS DISCOVERED BY THE 2ND AUST. LIGHT HORSE BRIGADE AT SHELLAL IN SOUTHERN PALESTINE ON 1917-04-23. THE ACTUAL WORDS OF THE FOUR LINES OF GREEK TEXT READ - "HE PROVIDED DILIGENTLY FOR THE BUILDING OF THIS CHURCH HERE..... HE WHO WAS MOST SAINTLY OF US, AND THE MOST GOD-LOVING. GEORGE. FOUNDED IN THE YEAR 622 AFTER (GAZA)" (DONATED BY MR. F.H. SMITH.)