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The Partial Historians
@phistorians@kolektiva.social  ·  activity timestamp 5 days ago

It’s #MosaicMonday and we’re taking a dip in the sea to freshen up with this marine life mosaic from Pompeii. This intricate mosaic is so detailed that it’s possible to identify the different species including the central tussle between an Octopus vulgaris (common octopus) and a Palinurus vulgaris (European spiny lobster).

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This gorgeously detailed piece shows a section of sea completely dominated by marine life of different types including fish, eels, and cephalopods. It was found in a house in Regio VIII.2.16 at Pompeii and is now held by the MAN Napoli (inv. 120177).
This gorgeously detailed piece shows a section of sea completely dominated by marine life of different types including fish, eels, and cephalopods. It was found in a house in Regio VIII.2.16 at Pompeii and is now held by the MAN Napoli (inv. 120177).
This gorgeously detailed piece shows a section of sea completely dominated by marine life of different types including fish, eels, and cephalopods. It was found in a house in Regio VIII.2.16 at Pompeii and is now held by the MAN Napoli (inv. 120177).
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The Partial Historians
@phistorians@kolektiva.social  ·  activity timestamp 5 days ago

It’s #MosaicMonday and we’re taking a dip in the sea to freshen up with this marine life mosaic from Pompeii. This intricate mosaic is so detailed that it’s possible to identify the different species including the central tussle between an Octopus vulgaris (common octopus) and a Palinurus vulgaris (European spiny lobster).

#AncientRome#Pompeii#History

This gorgeously detailed piece shows a section of sea completely dominated by marine life of different types including fish, eels, and cephalopods. It was found in a house in Regio VIII.2.16 at Pompeii and is now held by the MAN Napoli (inv. 120177).
This gorgeously detailed piece shows a section of sea completely dominated by marine life of different types including fish, eels, and cephalopods. It was found in a house in Regio VIII.2.16 at Pompeii and is now held by the MAN Napoli (inv. 120177).
This gorgeously detailed piece shows a section of sea completely dominated by marine life of different types including fish, eels, and cephalopods. It was found in a house in Regio VIII.2.16 at Pompeii and is now held by the MAN Napoli (inv. 120177).
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Nina Willburger
@ninawillburger@social.anoxinon.de  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

For #MosaicMonday this fantastic photo of a mosaic (and a lovely fish 🐟) that was discovered in the submerged ruins of #Roman Baiae.

Photo: Parco Archeologico Campi Flegrei

The photo was taken underwater. It shows a partially uncovered mosaic on the ground of the sea and a fish swimming above it.
The photo was taken underwater. It shows a partially uncovered mosaic on the ground of the sea and a fish swimming above it.
The photo was taken underwater. It shows a partially uncovered mosaic on the ground of the sea and a fish swimming above it.
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Nina Willburger
@ninawillburger@social.anoxinon.de  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

For #MosaicMonday this fantastic photo of a mosaic (and a lovely fish 🐟) that was discovered in the submerged ruins of #Roman Baiae.

Photo: Parco Archeologico Campi Flegrei

The photo was taken underwater. It shows a partially uncovered mosaic on the ground of the sea and a fish swimming above it.
The photo was taken underwater. It shows a partially uncovered mosaic on the ground of the sea and a fish swimming above it.
The photo was taken underwater. It shows a partially uncovered mosaic on the ground of the sea and a fish swimming above it.
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Nina Willburger
@ninawillburger@social.anoxinon.de  ·  activity timestamp last month

For #MosaicMonday a mosaic with a three dimensional cube pattern in a house on the #Greek island of #Delos, dating 2nd century BC.

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A mosaic floor with an optical illusion design of interlocking cubes in shades of red, white, and black, creating a 3D effect. The mosaic is bordered by a decorative spiral pattern and is set within the remains of a stone-walled structure surrounded by dry soil and sparse vegetation.
A mosaic floor with an optical illusion design of interlocking cubes in shades of red, white, and black, creating a 3D effect. The mosaic is bordered by a decorative spiral pattern and is set within the remains of a stone-walled structure surrounded by dry soil and sparse vegetation.
A mosaic floor with an optical illusion design of interlocking cubes in shades of red, white, and black, creating a 3D effect. The mosaic is bordered by a decorative spiral pattern and is set within the remains of a stone-walled structure surrounded by dry soil and sparse vegetation.
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Nina Willburger
@ninawillburger@social.anoxinon.de  ·  activity timestamp last month

For #MosaicMonday a mosaic with a three dimensional cube pattern in a house on the #Greek island of #Delos, dating 2nd century BC.

#Archaeology 🏺

A mosaic floor with an optical illusion design of interlocking cubes in shades of red, white, and black, creating a 3D effect. The mosaic is bordered by a decorative spiral pattern and is set within the remains of a stone-walled structure surrounded by dry soil and sparse vegetation.
A mosaic floor with an optical illusion design of interlocking cubes in shades of red, white, and black, creating a 3D effect. The mosaic is bordered by a decorative spiral pattern and is set within the remains of a stone-walled structure surrounded by dry soil and sparse vegetation.
A mosaic floor with an optical illusion design of interlocking cubes in shades of red, white, and black, creating a 3D effect. The mosaic is bordered by a decorative spiral pattern and is set within the remains of a stone-walled structure surrounded by dry soil and sparse vegetation.
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