Mosaic

The Lod Mosaic: A rare peace of ancient Rome on display in Israel

The main figures in this impressive piece of art shows the beauty in the natural world with depictions of birds, mammal, fish, plants, and flowers.

Lod mosaic.
Cleaning a part of the mosaic showing birds drinking from a wine goblet.

Mosaic reveals the earliest Christian nursing home by the Sea of Galilee

Illustration: Star of David mosaic.

Mosaic with Star of David and Hidden Messages in Ancient Greek Found in Turkey

 Erotic mosaic looted from Pompeii by Nazi officer returned after 80 years.

Erotic mosaic looted from Pompeii by Nazi officer returned after 80 years


Roman-era 50-square-meter mosaic found almost untouched in Dara, Turkey

Archaeologist Devrim Hasan Menteşe says a coin from emperor Justinian I dates the floor to AD 525-575 and confirms Dara's status as a key Mesopotamian trade and pilgrimage center.

 Dara Antique City.

High-precision radiocarbon tests shift Huqoq’s mosaic synagogue to the late 4th century CE

Radiocarbon dating and micromorphology show the Galilee landmark was built about two centuries later than earlier style-based estimates.

 High-precision radiocarbon tests shift Huqoq’s mosaic synagogue to the late 4th century CE.

1,600-year-old masterpiece monastery mosaic opens to public after preservation efforts

Featuring 55 intricate medallions, the 1,600-year-old mosaic depicts hunting scenes, animals, mythological figures, and daily life.

 1,600-year-old masterpiece monastery mosaic opens to public after preservation efforts.

Illegal excavators find 2000-year-old Roman mosaic featuring female figure

Suspects allegedly tried to sell mosaic abroad, including to buyer in Italy.

 Illegal excavators find 2000-year-old Roman mosaic featuring female figure.

14th-Century Saint Anthony mosaic found beneath Barcelona's streets

Research suggests that one of the houses may have housed one of the first documented museum collections in the Iberian Peninsula.

 14th-Century Saint Anthony mosaic found beneath Barcelona's streets.

'The sweetest child in the world’: Mother’s tribute found on 3rd-century Pergamon tombstone

A tile found in the excavation bears the inscription "Bazilike," meaning "belonging to the king" in ancient Greek.

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3rd-century Roman mosaic finds its way home, thanks to local association

With support from the Nigrán City Council and crowdfunding, the Association for the Repatriation of the Mosaic raised €58,000 to purchase the piece.

 3rd-century Roman mosaic finds its way home, thanks to local association.

2200-year-old mosaic and 1800-year-old tomb unearthed in Assos

Archaeologists uncovered a 2,200-year-old mosaic and an 1,800-year-old monumental tomb in the ancient city of Assos, in Turkey.

 2200-year-old mosaic and 1800-year-old tomb unearthed in Assos.

Italian farmer finds 84m² Roman mosaic while planning cherry orchard, stunning archaeologists

The mosaic depicts Roman gods, mythological scenes, animals, trees, and plants, showcasing the rich artistry of the Roman era.

 Mosaic in Villa Romana. Illustration.