In a stunning claim, archaeologists believe they have discovered the home where once resided principal followers of Jesus Christ–Peter and Andrew.
A team led by archaeologists Mordechai Aviam and Steven Notley brought to light a large Greek inscription at a basilica of the Byzantine era of 1,200 years ago. The inscription refers to donor “Constantine, the servant of Christ,” as well as an intercession naming St. Peter “chief and commander of the heavenly apostles.”
Constantine was emperor of Rome (306-337 AD) and was the first Christian ruler of the empire. The inscription is framed by a round medallion that is part of a larger mosaic floor consisting of tiles called tesserae that once graced the sacristy of the church. The floor also features swirling patterns of flowers.
