Mosaic
Secrets of Huqoq: New Galilee exhibit premieres mosaics, coins found at ancient Jewish settlement
The ruins of the ancient settlement of Huqoq, which reached its peak during the Roman-Byzantine period, sits in the heart of the Amiad Forest in an open space near a spring of the same name.
Frescos from famed Etruscan tomb go on display in Rome after multi-million euro purchase by Italy
Israel damaged heritage sites during ops. against Hezbollah, Lebanese culture minister says
United States returns 13th missing piece of famed 'Gypsy Girl' mosaic to Turkey
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
