Viggen Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Enormous Roman mosaic found under farmer's field A giant poolside mosaic featuring intricate geometric patterns has been unearthed in southern Turkey, revealing the far-reaching influence of the Roman Empire at its peak. The mosaic, which once decorated the floor of a bath complex, abuts a 25-foot-long (7-meter long) pool, which would have been open to the air, said Michael Hoff, a University of Nebraska, Lincoln art historian and director of the mosaic excavation. The find likely dates to the third or fourth century, Hoff said. The mosaic itself is an astonishing 1,600 square feet (149 square meters) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klingan Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Really really cool! The video is somewhat dull though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crispina Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Fantastic. Can you imagine the thrill of unearthing that mosaic? Thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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