Massive Mosaic Unearthed In Turkey
It’s believed to be the largest mosaic of its type ever discovered, and it may redefine history as we know it. LivesScience reports that a team of students and researchers headed by Michael Hoff of the University of Nebraska recently uncovered a remarkable poolside mosaic that dates back to the 3rd or 4th century (A.D.). “This is a gorgeous mosaic, and the size of it is unprecedented,” Hoff told Science20. He added that the mosaic wrapped around a marble-line, 25-foot-long outdoor pool. Hidden under a farmer’s field in the city of Antiochia ad Cragum in southern Turkey, the mosaic is in surprisingly near-pristine condition, covering 1,600 square feet with square panels depicting different geometric designs.
