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Photo shows 2,000-year-old mosaic of Virgin Mary, undated. The artefact was retrieved by police while searching the home of illegal smuggler S.K. 29, who tried to sell it for TRY 50 million (GBP 1.2 million) in Manisa, Turkey. (Mehmet Ersoy/Newsflash)

Smuggler Seized With Ancient GBP 1.2 Million Mosaic Of Virgin Mary From Time Of Christ

Post author:Joseph Golder
Post published:June 27, 2024

An ancient mosaic dating back 2,000 years to the time of Christ and showing the face of the Virgin Mary has been seized from a smuggler in Turkey who was…

Archeologists uncover a mosaic, in Trevi , Italy, undated. The excavation concentrated on the area of a large domus belonging to people of high social standing, and uncovered several rooms. (Universita degli Studi di Perugia/Newsflash)

Astonishing 2,000-Year-Old Mosaic Of Roman Sea God Unearthed

Post author:Thomas Hochwarter
Post published:September 7, 2023

An ancient Roman mansion abandoned more than 2,000 years ago has been unearthed with an astonishing mosaic of what appears to be an ancient sea god. Archaeologists in Italy described…

Photo shows the flower decorations on the mosaic uncovered along the Israel National Trail, undated. The mosaic floor of an ancient church was first discovered in the 1980s but was since been covered over and not accessible. (Israel Antiquities Authority/Newsflash)

Stunning Floral Mosaic Up To 1,500 Years Old Uncovered In Israel

Post author:William McGee
Post published:March 23, 2023

Archaeologists in Israel have uncovered this stunning mosaic floor that may be up to 1,500 years old. The floor, which is adorned with colourful floral designs, was first uncovered in…