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Church of the Nativity

Bait Lahm
Palestine326 CE1000 CEByzantine — Crusader31.71, 35.20
About the site

Built over the traditional birthplace of Jesus. One of the oldest continuously operating churches in the world, with mosaics from the 6th century.

Principal findings
  • iGrotto of the Nativity
  • iiJustinian-era mosaics
  • iiiCrusader wall paintings
  • ivEarly Christian basilica foundations

Excavators — Various