Mosaic
'Haters gonna hate': 1,500-year-old mosaic inscription in Turkey strikes surprisingly modern tone
The unusual phrasing has been described as bearing a protective function against the evil eye and negative energies.
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
The Lod Mosaic: A rare peace of ancient Rome on display in Israel
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.
'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.
