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Enormous Roman Mosaic Found Under Farmer's Field
Yahoo ^ | 9/17/2012 | Stephanie Pappas

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....

(Excerpt) Read more at news.yahoo.com ...


TOPICS: History; Science
KEYWORDS: godsgravesglyphs; romanempire; rome
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To: mojito

Very cool!


21 posted on 09/18/2012 5:13:43 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: Slyfox

Yeah, Bluto. He’s the only one looking out at us observers at post #18.


22 posted on 09/18/2012 5:17:17 PM PDT by Slyfox
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To: Slyfox

Pelosi and Hillary bare chested and Barney Frank’s leg up to the thigh.

NEED EYE WASH NOW


23 posted on 09/18/2012 5:22:02 PM PDT by Rebelbase (The most transparent administration ever is clear as mud.)
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To: Slyfox
Yeah. I thought that looked like him (Belushi)

What about BJ Clinton and Monica?

Chris "Tingles" Matthews?

Barney Fruit?

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24 posted on 09/18/2012 5:28:20 PM PDT by ETL (ALL (most?) of the Obama-commie connections at my FR Home page: http://www.freerepublic.com/~etl/)
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To: ETL

Cnris Matthews and Bill Clinton?


25 posted on 09/18/2012 5:38:00 PM PDT by Cowgirl of Justice
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To: ETL
Bluto must be the symbol of Everyman, and the only sane one considering this group. Another ironic point.

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.

26 posted on 09/18/2012 5:43:23 PM PDT by Slyfox
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To: Cowgirl of Justice
Chris Matthews and Bill Clinton?

Yes. Both are in post 24.

27 posted on 09/18/2012 5:46:37 PM PDT by ETL (ALL (most?) of the Obama-commie connections at my FR Home page: http://www.freerepublic.com/~etl/)
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To: Slyfox

Obama’s hero Saul Alinsky as a statue on left.


28 posted on 09/18/2012 5:48:34 PM PDT by ETL (ALL (most?) of the Obama-commie connections at my FR Home page: http://www.freerepublic.com/~etl/)
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To: ETL

In post 16 those two standing up are that couple who party-crashed that White House event. I can’t remember their names.


29 posted on 09/18/2012 5:49:00 PM PDT by Slyfox
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To: Slyfox
Whoever did this is a great artist.

Tremendous artist.

30 posted on 09/18/2012 5:50:35 PM PDT by ETL (ALL (most?) of the Obama-commie connections at my FR Home page: http://www.freerepublic.com/~etl/)
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To: ETL

At 18 - Alinsky hugging Lenin?


31 posted on 09/18/2012 5:50:55 PM PDT by Slyfox
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To: Slyfox

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.


32 posted on 09/18/2012 6:07:48 PM PDT by ETL (ALL (most?) of the Obama-commie connections at my FR Home page: http://www.freerepublic.com/~etl/)
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To: Squawk 8888; StayAt HomeMother; Ernest_at_the_Beach; decimon; 1010RD; 21twelve; 24Karet; ...

 GGG managers are SunkenCiv, StayAt HomeMother & Ernest_at_the_Beach
Thanks Squawk 8888. It's been Roman Empire Week on GGG! :')

To all -- please ping me to other topics which are appropriate for the GGG list.


33 posted on 09/18/2012 6:11:54 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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To: SunkenCiv

Site of ritual executions?

Bottom of a spa?

Basketball arena?


34 posted on 09/18/2012 6:13:56 PM PDT by GeronL (The Right to Life came before the Right to Pursue Happiness)
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To: ETL

its the pergamon alter to Zeus,

which Jesus told us was satans throne in Revelation 2:13


35 posted on 09/18/2012 6:13:59 PM PDT by captmar-vell
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To: mojito

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?


36 posted on 09/18/2012 6:15:02 PM PDT by Beowulf9
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To: SunkenCiv

You pinged a list that has already gone downhill. lol.


37 posted on 09/18/2012 6:17:55 PM PDT by GeronL (The Right to Life came before the Right to Pursue Happiness)
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To: captmar-vell
RE: Obama's Greek columns...

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.

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http://www.formerthings.com/throneofsatan.htm

38 posted on 09/18/2012 6:21:22 PM PDT by ETL (ALL (most?) of the Obama-commie connections at my FR Home page: http://www.freerepublic.com/~etl/)
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To: captmar-vell
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pergamon_Altar

39 posted on 09/18/2012 6:31:48 PM PDT by ETL (ALL (most?) of the Obama-commie connections at my FR Home page: http://www.freerepublic.com/~etl/)
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To: GeronL

If you mean topic, well, it had crossed my mind. ;’)


40 posted on 09/18/2012 6:35:05 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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