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The Stunning Trojan War Mosaic Found in England

Archaeologists in the UK have recently uncovered a stunning mosaic from the Roman era depicting the famous battle between two protagonists of the Trojan War: Achilles and Hector. The artwork, measuring eleven meters (thirty-six feet) by almost seven meters (22.9...

Ancient Roman Mosaic Unveiled at Shopping Mall in England

A 2,000 year-old Roman mosaic has been unveiled at a shopping mall in England. The ancient artwork has been initially discovered by construction workers building the shopping mall in southeast England back in 1988 but due to insufficient funding...

Exquisite Byzantine Mosaic Uncovered in Western Turkey

An early Byzantine Christian monastery with its exquisite mosaic was recently unearthed in Izmir, Western Turkey.

Discovery of Roman Mosaic Depicting Greek Mythical Figures Amazes Britain

A Roman mosaic that was discovered in 2017 was brought to light in its entirety recently, in Boxford, West Berksire in England, UK. In what is described as the most exciting archaeological discovery in Britain in the last fifty years,...

Looted Pieces of Ancient Mosaic Return to Turkey

Part of an ancient mosaic known as the "Gypsy Girl" was displayed for the first time at the Gaziantep Museum in Turkey on Saturday after its return from the United States. The newly-returned fragments of the mosaic were joined with the rest...

Priceless Byzantine Mosaic Found under Mosque in Turkey

A 100-square-meter mosaic, which has been preserved in excellent condition, was discovered on the floor of the historic church of Panagia Chrysokefalou, in Ortahisar of Trabzon. The Byzantine church was transformed into a mosque by Muhammad the Conqueror in 1461. The...

Ancient Greek Mosaics Uncovered in Southern Turkey

Mosaics dating back 1,600 years, have been uncovered in the ancient city of İdyrus in the southern province of Antalya’s Kemer district. Speaking to Anadolu Agency, Mustafa Demirel, the Antalya Museum director and the head of İdyrus excavations, said ruins...

1,800-Year-Old Mosaic Found in Ancient City of Perge in Turkey

A 1,800-year-old mosaic, which showed the sacrifice of Iphigenia, the daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra during the Trojan War in Greek mythology, was found at excavation works in the ancient city of Perge in Turkey’s Mediterranean region. Perge excavations head...

Ancient Mosaic of the Greek God Poseidon Unearthed in Central Turkey

On Saturday in the Yumurtalık district of central Adana province in Turkey, a mosaic depicting the Greek God Poseidon was discovered, according to the Doğan News Agency. The excavation was executed by Osmaniye Korkut Ata University Archeology Department students at...

Mosaic Odysseys: An Exhibition of Contemporary Mosaics by Mosaicists from Greece and the UK

Mosaic Odysseys, is an international group of eleven acclaimed mosaic artists who have been brought together for a unique exhibition of mosaics inspired by the story of Odysseus. Part of a Summer Festival of Mosaics being held in London Mosaic...

Archaeologists in Turkey Discover Ancient Mosaic With Greek Message

Archaeologists in Turkey have discovered a unique 2,400 year-old ancient Greek mosaic. The floor tiles, found in Hatay province on the Turkish-Syrian border, show a skeleton lying down with a wine pitcher and loaf of bread alongside Ancient Greek text...

Mosaics Revealed at Ancient Greek City of Zeugma in Turkey

Archaeologists discovered three unique mosaics at the Ancient Greek city of Zeugma, in south Turkey, near the borders of Syria. The ancient city of Zeugma was originally founded as a Greek settlement by Seleucus I Nicator, one of the generals...

Greek Mosaic Comes to Light in Calabria

In Calabria, southern Italy, archaeology students while excavating came across the largest Greek mosaic, dating between 320 and 150 B.C. that depicts dragons and dolphins. The mosaic from Magna Grecia has been unearthed in Monasterace Marina, ancient Kaulonia. It is...

Mosaic Showing Eros Found in Turkey

A mosaic depicting Greek god of Love, Eros, showing him on a horse with a fishing tail, was found in Yumurtalık, Adana Province of Turkey. According to the Turkish news, the discovery was made in a coastal area called...

Lost Treasure of Ancient Pompeii Found in a Basement in Belgium

A treasure stolen from the ruins of ancient Pompeii, Italy has been discovered in a family home in the quiet village of Herzele, East Flanders in Belgium. For the past fifty years, the ancient marble artifact has been installed in...