1,500-year-old Roman mosaic masterpiece unexpectedly discovered

A 1,500-year-old mosaic found under concrete in southeastern Türkiye has left archaeologists amazed.

While conducting excavations in Mardin province, southeastern Turkey, experts from the Mardin Museum unexpectedly found a unique relic. Photo: @Mardin Museum.

It is a mosaic from ancient Rome, about 1,500 years ago. Photo: @Mardin Museum.

This mosaic is located 2 meters underground and sealed under a concrete block. Photo: @Mardin Museum.

Overall, the 1,500-year-old mosaic depicts vivid animal images. It depicts two animals – possibly a hunting leopard and a horse – facing off. Photo: @Mardin Museum.

The Mardin Museum Board of Directors said in-depth analysis that this mosaic once decorated the floor of a high-class building, possibly a villa or an ancient Roman bath complex. Photo: @Mardin Museum.

Art historians describe the work as a prime example of late Roman mosaic art, characterized by naturalistic images, rich movement, and bold outlines. Photo: @Mardin Museum.

According to experts, such images reflect the ancient Romans' fascination with power, vitality and the cosmic struggle between life and death. Photo: @Mardin Museum.

The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism will oversee a detailed examination of the mosaic, and announce new archaeological findings about it in the coming months. Photo: @Mardin Museum.

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