Posted on 09/18/2012 4:02:49 PM PDT by mojito
A giant poolside mosaic featuring intricate geometric patterns has been unearthed in southern Turkey, revealing the far-reaching influence of the Roman Empire at its peak.
The mosaic, which once decorated the floor of a bath complex, abuts a 25-foot (7-meter)-long pool, which would have been open to the air, said Michael Hoff, a University of Nebraska, Lincoln art historian and director of the mosaic excavation. The find likely dates to the third or fourth century, Hoff said. The mosaic itself is an astonishing 1,600 square feet (149 square meters) the size of a modest family home.
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So far, the researchers have revealed about 40 percent of the mosaic. The floor is in "pristine" condition, Hoff said in a university video about the dig. It would have fronted an open-air marble swimming pool flanked by porticos.
The mosaic itself is composed of large squares, each sporting a unique geometric design on a white background, from starburst patterns to intertwined loops. It's the largest Roman mosaic ever found in southern Turkey....
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Very cool!
Yeah, Bluto. He’s the only one looking out at us observers at post #18.
Pelosi and Hillary bare chested and Barney Frank’s leg up to the thigh.
NEED EYE WASH NOW
What about BJ Clinton and Monica?
Chris "Tingles" Matthews?
Barney Fruit?
Cnris Matthews and Bill Clinton?
I think I see FDR or Wilson standing between the columns on the left wearing the hat.
Whoever did this is a great artist.
Thank you very much for your magnifications.
Yes. Both are in post 24.
Obama’s hero Saul Alinsky as a statue on left.
In post 16 those two standing up are that couple who party-crashed that White House event. I can’t remember their names.
Tremendous artist.
At 18 - Alinsky hugging Lenin?
No, I don’t think so. Alinsky is definitely depicted as a statue on the left edge of the image. No one appears to be seen twice. The guy hugging Lenin on the right edge must be someone else.
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Site of ritual executions?
Bottom of a spa?
Basketball arena?
its the pergamon alter to Zeus,
which Jesus told us was satans throne in Revelation 2:13
Did they give the farmer anything for this? Or does the state take over the land? Didn’t see anything about that.
Gorgeous mosaic. I wonder if the different squares, or areas were separate rooms?
You pinged a list that has already gone downhill. lol.
its the Pergamon Altar to Zeus which Jesus told us was Satan's throne in Revelation 2:13
Wow! Looks like you might be right.
If you mean topic, well, it had crossed my mind. ;’)
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