guy Posted March 3, 2021 Report Share Posted March 3, 2021 (edited) Quote Developers of an apartment building in Nîmes, France, had to halt construction last month when archaeologists discovered an opulent tiled floor that once blanketed a Roman villa, or domu. Dating back to 1-2 A.D., the checkered design is comprised of marble from multiple empirical provinces that’s inlaid into the foundation, a style called opus sectile that was prevalent during ancient times. Spanning multiple feet, the multi-colored pattern is thought to occupy what once was a reception area. https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2021/03/roman-marble-floor/ Summary: Nîmes, France is certainly a site rich in Roman culture I would like to visit. It has been called the French Rome. It's two most famous monuments, the Arena of Nîmes and the Maison Carrée, would certainly be worth seeing. guy also known as gaius Edited October 14, 2021 by guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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