1,600 year old mosaic uncovered in Syria
Oct 13, 2022 15:00:24 GMT
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Post by wellway on Oct 13, 2022 15:00:24 GMT
So interesting, it's nice that something of this size has survived the conflict.
From the BBC
A 1,600-year-old virtually intact Roman-era mosaic has been discovered in central Syria.
The mosaic, measuring 20 x 6m (65.5 x 20ft), was found under a building in Rastan near Homs, which was held by rebels in the civil war until 2018.
Showing mythical scenes including the Trojan and Amazon wars, it is said to be the rarest of its kind.
Many of Syria's archaeological treasures have been damaged after more than a decade of war.
But the latest find is being described as the most important archaeological discovery since the start of the conflict in 2011.
Photo in link
www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-63240648
From the BBC
A 1,600-year-old virtually intact Roman-era mosaic has been discovered in central Syria.
The mosaic, measuring 20 x 6m (65.5 x 20ft), was found under a building in Rastan near Homs, which was held by rebels in the civil war until 2018.
Showing mythical scenes including the Trojan and Amazon wars, it is said to be the rarest of its kind.
Many of Syria's archaeological treasures have been damaged after more than a decade of war.
But the latest find is being described as the most important archaeological discovery since the start of the conflict in 2011.
Photo in link
www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-63240648
