Posted on 10/13/2022 1:17:23 PM PDT by BenLurkin
A “rare” mosaic depicting scenes of the Trojan War has been uncovered in Syria, archeologists said Wednesday.
The mosaic, believed to be 1,300-square-feet, is considered the most important archaeological discovery in Syria since the country’s conflict began 11 years ago, partially due to how intact and detailed it is.
The stunning Roman-era artwork is said to have been constructed 1,600 years ago in what may have been the floor of an ancient bathhouse, but further excavation and research needs to be conducted. Archeologists have only unearthed 65 feet of the mosaic but believe there is much more to find.
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... And my next door neighbor’s son is named TROY!.................
I had a 1st cousin named Troy Dean. We always called
him Troy Dean not just Troy or Dean. Why I don’t know.
Holy crap! It IS Worf
Common Southernism, two names. Billy Joe, Bobby Jean, etc................
Yeah, or the leftists do.
Troy was cremated back in 2001...
Hey U is fairly common as I remember it.
We had a principal who’s first name was Judson. His son
had the same first name and we all called him Juddy Boy.
I do tile and marble for a living... the last 40 years worth and still going strong. My critique of this art work?? lol... its friggin awesome!! I wish someone would contract me to do a few of these! my portfolio would be complete!!
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