Syria’s Directorate-General of Antiquities and Museums has announced the discovery of a Byzantine-era mosaic near the town of Qarah in the Damascus countryside, following a report from a local farmer who uncovered ancient remains on his farmland.

According to a statement shared on the directorate’s Facebook page, the site—locally known as “Al-Qabou”—is situated around 15 kilometers northwest of Qarah, close to the Lebanese border. Archaeological excavations revealed a section of a mosaic floor decorated with geometric designs in white, black, and reddish tones. Investigators also identified traces of lime plaster and remnants of wall frescoes on the southern side of the structure.

Initial assessments indicate that the mosaic and associated architectural remains date to the Byzantine period.

The directorate emphasized that this find adds to the substantial archaeological evidence in the area, underscoring the region’s long history, which includes classical, Roman, Byzantine, and Islamic periods.