A Palestinian farmer and his son unearthed an ancient Byzantine-era mosaic dated back to as early as the 5th century while trying planting olive tree.

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Last spring, a Palestinian farmer was planting an olive tree when his shovel hit a hard object. He called his son, and for three months, the pair excavated an ornate Byzantine-era mosaic that experts say is one of the greatest archaeological treasures ever found in Gaza.

The discovery has set off excitement among archaeologists, and the territory's Hamas rulers are planning a major announcement in the coming days.

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