Byzantine Church of Jabalia
Shown within Gaza Strip Byzantine Church of Jabalia (State of Palestine) | |
| Alternative name | Mukheitim |
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| Location | Palestine |
| Coordinates | 31°31′30″N 34°29′56″E / 31.5251°N 34.499°E |
| Type | Church |
| History | |
| Founded | 5th century |
| Abandoned | 8th century |
| Periods | Byzantine |
| Site notes | |
| Discovered | 1996 |
| Excavation dates | 1997 |
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The Byzantine Church of Jabalia in the Gaza Strip, which today is the remains of a Christian basilica church, includes graves and mosaic floors surrounded by marble columns on an area of 850 square metres (9,100 sq ft), including 400 square metres (4,300 sq ft) paved with mosaics. The church was established in the 5th century and was used until the 8th century.