Mosaic
Lost mosaic shows first visual depiction of women fighting beasts in Roman arenas - study
The mosaic, recovered in 1860s Reims, France and dated to the third century CE, shows about 35 different gladiatorial and hunting scenes, each surrounded by diamond or square-shaped decorations.
Ancient mosaic bearing Greek inscription for ‘haters gonna hate’ found in southern Turkey
'Haters gonna hate': 1,500-year-old mosaic inscription in Turkey strikes surprisingly modern tone
Isaiah Zagar, renowned Jewish mosaic artist who created Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, dies at 86
‘Good fortunes’: 1,600-year-old Samaritan estate with mosaics unearthed in Kafr Qasim, Israel
Archaeologists uncover a vast Byzantine-era agricultural villa with intricate mosaics, oil press, and ritual bath in central Israel.
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.
Mosaic reveals the earliest Christian nursing home by the Sea of Galilee
Researchers from the University of Haifa say the late fourth or early fifth century CE inscription is the earliest physical proof of organized elder care in Byzantine Israel.
Mosaic with Star of David and Hidden Messages in Ancient Greek Found in Turkey
Turkish archaeologists found a 35 sqm mosaic in Diyarbakır with a Star of David, cross motif, six lines of Ancient Greek text, and geometric patterns during a grave excavation in Ergani district.
Erotic mosaic looted from Pompeii by Nazi officer returned after 80 years
Director Zuchtriegel: 'The sense of possession of stolen art becomes a heavy burden'.
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.
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.
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.
Illegal excavators find 2000-year-old Roman mosaic featuring female figure
Suspects allegedly tried to sell mosaic abroad, including to buyer in Italy.
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.
