Which century does the "Mona Lisa of the Galilee" date to?
4th century
1st century
2nd century
3rd century
Answer
The "Mona Lisa of the Galilee" is a 4th-century mosaic depicting a young woman with an enigmatic smile. It was discovered in the ruins of a Byzantine church in the village of Hippos, on the eastern shore of the Sea of Galilee. The mosaic is considered a masterpiece of Byzantine art and has been compared to the famous "Mona Lisa" painting by Leonardo da Vinci.
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