1500-year-old Roman mosaic discovered during illegal excavations

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by Venelina Marinova

A floor mosaic, approximately 1500 years old, was discovered during an operation against illegal excavations in the Mardin district, southeastern Turkey. The find is attributed to the late Roman period and was discovered during an operation by the Turkish gendarmerie, reported „Marica“.

The mosaic is in good condition and includes human images and complex geometric ornaments. Archaeologists assume that it decorated a representative building or a wealthy estate, but its exact origin has not yet been established.

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