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blueiskewl · 3 months
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Roman Mosaics Unearthed During Rescue Excavations in Turkey
Teams from the Diyarbakır Restoration and Conservation Regional Laboratory Directorate also contributed to this remarkable undertaking.
The excavation revealed mosaic floor tiles belonging to a Villa Rustica, a rural settlement enclosed by walls, comprising a central structure along with smaller auxiliary buildings distributed around it.
The mosaic floor, measuring approximately 100 square meters, exhibited intricate designs depicting fish scales, triangles, hexagons, octagons, arch formations, trees, waterfowl, octopuses, fish, mussels, seals and aquatic plant imagery.
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Director Abdulgani Tarkan highlighted the significance of the findings, emphasizing that this Roman settlement in the forested area between Kızıltepe and Artuklu districts is not just a rural villa; it encompasses diverse architectural remnants, including living quarters and a necropolis dating back to the fifth to seventh centuries.
"These mosaics, adorned with animal figures and rare sea creatures like octopuses and various fish species, are distinctive in this region. Our priority is to preserve these historical relics to prevent further deterioration," Tarkan emphasized.
Plans are underway to carefully remove and exhibit these unparalleled mosaic artifacts at the museum, showcasing this newfound chapter of Mardin's rich historical narrative.
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arthistoryfeed · 8 months
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Situated in the House of the Faun, one of Pompeii's grandest residences, the Alexander Mosaic captures a pivotal moment of combat between two of antiquity's most famed figures: Alexander the Great and King Darius III of Persia. Unveiled to the world during excavations in the 19th century, this intricate masterpiece is believed to date back to around 100 BC.
Unlike many of its contemporaries which chronicled gods, myths, or benign depictions of daily life, the Alexander Mosaic chooses to bring forth the tempestuousness of battle, with its swirling chaos, the intensity of warriors, and the urgency of a combat's climax. The mosaic is not a mere static depiction; it throbs with dynamism and emotion, capturing the very essence of the turning point in the battle.
The artistry involved in this mosaic is nothing short of phenomenal. Each tessera, or the small tile used in the mosaic, is meticulously placed, creating a depth and realism that is astounding for its age. The contoured faces of Alexander and Darius are especially striking, with each expressing a world of emotion — Alexander's determination and Darius's dismay at the unfolding defeat.
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ancientprettythings · 9 months
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Mosaics at the House of the Faun, including the famous Alexander mosaic (albeit a replica.)
Pompeii.
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lionofchaeronea · 1 year
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Bellerophon, riding Pegasus, slays the Chimera. Gallo-Roman mosaic, artist unknown; 2nd or 3rd cent. CE. Found in Autun, France; now in the Rolin Museum, Autun.
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~ Elephant Attacking a Feline.
Date: late 4th-mid 5th century
Place of origin: Turkey
Medium: Mosaic
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sheltiechicago · 10 months
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The world’s largest ancient mosaic was uncovered in Antakya, Turkey. It covers 9,000 square feet (836 m2) and was made in the late Roman period, 4th century AD
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eddzyne · 1 year
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Park Güell, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain (03.01.2023)
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Palestinian Farmer Discovers a Rare Byzantine Mosaic in Gaza
The mosaic, dating from between the 5th-7th centuries AD, was discovered by a local farmer whilst planting an olive tree. The significant discovery raises questions about the status of preservation efforts inside the besieged Palestinian enclave.
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in the Gaza Strip announced on Friday "a major archeological finding"—the discovery of a stunning Byzantine mosaic. Hamas says it will issue an official statement providing additional details in the next few days.
The mosaic floor, dating from between the 5th-7th centuries, was discovered a few months ago inside the Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza, approximately 1km from the Israeli border.
Earlier today, the Associated Press shared photos of the site and reported that a local farmer uncovered the mosaic whilst planting an olive tree, when his spade hit a hard surface. The farmer and his son started digging. Three months later, they uncovered the mosaic.
Archeologists claim that this is one of the most significant findings ever discovered in the Gaza Strip. "These are the most stunning mosaic floors ever discovered in Gaza, in terms of the richness of the graphic representation and the complexity of the geometric layout. We have never seen a mosaic boasting such rich colors in Gaza before", says Rene Elter from the French School of Biblical and Archeological research in Jerusalem.
According to the photos, the mosaic features animal depictions, and appears to be well-preserved. A little damage is visible in some areas, caused by roots of olive trees planted at the site in previous years. The farmer who dug up the mosaic covered it with a large sheet and refuses to be identified before the official unveiling. In a chat with the Associated Press, he expressed his hope for some financial reward for his discovery.
The discovery of this archeological treasure brings to the fore the difficult and complex status of cultural heritage and preservation efforts in the Gaza Strip. A situation resulting from the continual conflict with Israel, and not helped by Hamas' own neglect of preservation efforts in some cases. Archeological artifacts in Gaza—one of the most densely populated areas in the world—are at risk due to budgetary considerations, development issues and a lack of sufficient local expertise and awareness. In addition, the occasional looting of artifacts by locals hardly helps the situation, and the destruction of sites is at times deliberately encouraged by the authorities.
In 2017. Hamas operatives completely destroyed significant portions of remains of the 4,500-year-old Bronze Age city of Tel Es-Sakan, to make way for new construction projects. As far as Israel is concerned, it also confiscated a large amount of artifacts from Gaza, during the years of its direct rule. One of the most prominent culprits was former Defense Minister and military chief Moshe Dayan.
The Gaza Strip was once a thriving and important crossroads and trade route, connecting the Levant with Africa and Asia. As a result, it has accumulated significant archeological treasures over the course of the last 5,000 years: from the Bronze age and times of the Caliphate, through to the Ottoman Empire and the days of British mandate in the 20th century.
Last June, a large ancient Roman necropolis (a burial site) was discovered in Gaza, dating from the 1st-2nd centuries AD. It was discovered by tractors in Jabalia, in northern Gaza, whilst digging foundations for concrete structures as part of a reconstruction project.
In 1999, the Saint Hilarion Monastery was discovered about ten kilometers south of Gaza city. The monastery is part of a sprawling 4.5 acres structure, built atop the alleged birthplace of Saint Hilarion, a Christian saint who lived in the area in the 4th century, considered to be a founding father of cenobism in the holy land. The website dedicated to the site features images of walls and foundations of two churches, a cemetery, bath houses, a baptism chamber and mosaic floors.
In 1996, another 5th century Byzantine church was discovered in Jabalia.
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arthistoryfeed · 2 years
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Triton Mosaic (1st version) T-Shirt / V-Neck / Tank Top design. Available on Amazon and Redbubble (onelink): http://geni.us/tritonmosaic 
This design was inspired by a 2000-year-old Triton mosaic found in Spain. The mosaic is currently on display at the Cadiz Museum.
Triton was a merman in Greek mythology, messenger god of the sea and son of Poseidon and Amphitrite. He had a conch shell which he used as a trumpet in order to tame the waves to his volition.
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The Imposing Complex of Buildings of Praeneste/Palestrina's Forum Reopens to Visitors.
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Not far from Rome, you can discover a unique place permeated by the history and culture of our territory: the National Archaeological Museum of Palestrina, the Sanctuary of Fortuna Primigenia, and the imposing Complex Buildings of the Forum of Praeneste/Palestrina reopened to visitors.
The Sanctuary of Fortuna Primigenia is the most remarkable example of Hellenistic architecture in Italy. Nowadays, its architecture shows up like an encounter between centuries of construction. Yet, here we have an irreplaceable testimony of its glorious remains in a structure made up of a series of artificial terraces interconnected by ramps.
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The archaeological area is dominated by the austere Renaissance Palazzo Barberini, which stands on top of the ancient sanctuary and houses the National Archaeological Museum of Palestrina. In the rooms of the Museum, spread over three floors, the most important finds from ancient Praeneste and its territory are exhibited, arranged by significant themes that encompass the main aspects of the history, culture, and artistic productions of one of the central and thriving cities of ancient Lazio. Here the renowned mosaic of the Nile stands out among the largest and most famous Hellenistic mosaics that come to us in an excellent state of preservation.
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A must-see.
From Thursday, 1st December, give yourself time to go on an exceptional ideal journey in the ancient city of Palestrina, retracing the ancients' stages towards the Sanctuary.
The Museum and the archaeological areas of Palestrina brought together in a single site, will provide an exceptional archaeological itinerary through distant space and time inside the ancient city.
And throughout December, you can come in for free.
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📍 Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Palestrina MANP, Piazza della Cortina, 00036 Palestrina (RM).
🕒 Museum: every day from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm 🕒 Archaeological area: times vary according to the season.
The complex is managed by ⏩ Lazio Regional Museums Directorate
Check out all the locations of ⏩ Lazio Regional Museums
Images courtesy of Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Palestrina MANP
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lionofchaeronea · 1 month
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Mosaic of sea creatures (the so-called "Fish Catalog") from the House of the Geometric Mosaics (VIII.2.16) at Pompeii. Artist unknown; ca. 100 BCE. Now in the Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples. Photo credit: Massimo Finizio.
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