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@phistorians@kolektiva.social  路  activity timestamp 3 weeks ago

馃悋A Roman charioteer for the ages 馃

What do good rabbits do in their spare time? Why it鈥檚 duck chariot racing! Purported to have been found at Hadrian鈥檚 villa in Tivoli, this scene sets the stage for great animal rivalries on the chariot racing circuit!

#AncientRome #MosaicMonday#History

The mosaic panel shows a rabbit as charioteer, holding the reins while two ducks pull the chariot. The rabbit鈥檚 look of fierce determination is evident. The scene is framed by a simple geometric border with decorative diamond elements in each corner and a red oval in the middle top and middle bottom.
The mosaic panel shows a rabbit as charioteer, holding the reins while two ducks pull the chariot. The rabbit鈥檚 look of fierce determination is evident. The scene is framed by a simple geometric border with decorative diamond elements in each corner and a red oval in the middle top and middle bottom.
The mosaic panel shows a rabbit as charioteer, holding the reins while two ducks pull the chariot. The rabbit鈥檚 look of fierce determination is evident. The scene is framed by a simple geometric border with decorative diamond elements in each corner and a red oval in the middle top and middle bottom.
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Nina Willburger
@ninawillburger@social.anoxinon.de  路  activity timestamp 3 weeks ago

The cleaning of the world鈥檚 largest #Roman floor mosaic, covering around 1050 sqm. It was discovered during the construction of a hotel in Antakya/Turkey. The shifting of the ground during an earthquake has caused a a ripple effect.
Dating 4th c. AD. 馃徍#mosaicmonday

馃摲 https://www.ntv.com.tr/galeri/sanat/dev-mozaigin-yer-aldigi-muzede-sona-yaklasildi,u-F3LpGdy0qH5ihG6yFeDA/hMoDqJwAb0y--44PIH6aMQ

A person cleans a large ancient mosaic floor inside a modern building, carefully working on the patterned geometric tiles. The mosaic features intricate designs in multiple colors, while contemporary railings and walkways are visible in the background.
A person cleans a large ancient mosaic floor inside a modern building, carefully working on the patterned geometric tiles. The mosaic features intricate designs in multiple colors, while contemporary railings and walkways are visible in the background.
A person cleans a large ancient mosaic floor inside a modern building, carefully working on the patterned geometric tiles. The mosaic features intricate designs in multiple colors, while contemporary railings and walkways are visible in the background.
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The Partial Historians
@phistorians@kolektiva.social  路  activity timestamp 3 weeks ago

馃悋A Roman charioteer for the ages 馃

What do good rabbits do in their spare time? Why it鈥檚 duck chariot racing! Purported to have been found at Hadrian鈥檚 villa in Tivoli, this scene sets the stage for great animal rivalries on the chariot racing circuit!

#AncientRome #MosaicMonday#History

The mosaic panel shows a rabbit as charioteer, holding the reins while two ducks pull the chariot. The rabbit鈥檚 look of fierce determination is evident. The scene is framed by a simple geometric border with decorative diamond elements in each corner and a red oval in the middle top and middle bottom.
The mosaic panel shows a rabbit as charioteer, holding the reins while two ducks pull the chariot. The rabbit鈥檚 look of fierce determination is evident. The scene is framed by a simple geometric border with decorative diamond elements in each corner and a red oval in the middle top and middle bottom.
The mosaic panel shows a rabbit as charioteer, holding the reins while two ducks pull the chariot. The rabbit鈥檚 look of fierce determination is evident. The scene is framed by a simple geometric border with decorative diamond elements in each corner and a red oval in the middle top and middle bottom.
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Nina Willburger
@ninawillburger@social.anoxinon.de  路  activity timestamp 3 weeks ago

The cleaning of the world鈥檚 largest #Roman floor mosaic, covering around 1050 sqm. It was discovered during the construction of a hotel in Antakya/Turkey. The shifting of the ground during an earthquake has caused a a ripple effect.
Dating 4th c. AD. 馃徍#mosaicmonday

馃摲 https://www.ntv.com.tr/galeri/sanat/dev-mozaigin-yer-aldigi-muzede-sona-yaklasildi,u-F3LpGdy0qH5ihG6yFeDA/hMoDqJwAb0y--44PIH6aMQ

A person cleans a large ancient mosaic floor inside a modern building, carefully working on the patterned geometric tiles. The mosaic features intricate designs in multiple colors, while contemporary railings and walkways are visible in the background.
A person cleans a large ancient mosaic floor inside a modern building, carefully working on the patterned geometric tiles. The mosaic features intricate designs in multiple colors, while contemporary railings and walkways are visible in the background.
A person cleans a large ancient mosaic floor inside a modern building, carefully working on the patterned geometric tiles. The mosaic features intricate designs in multiple colors, while contemporary railings and walkways are visible in the background.
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It鈥檚 #MosaicMonday and we鈥檙e taking a dip in the sea to freshen up with this marine life mosaic from Pompeii. This intricate mosaic is so detailed that it鈥檚 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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@phistorians@kolektiva.social  路  activity timestamp last month

It鈥檚 #MosaicMonday and we鈥檙e taking a dip in the sea to freshen up with this marine life mosaic from Pompeii. This intricate mosaic is so detailed that it鈥檚 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  路  activity timestamp 2 months ago

For #MosaicMonday this fantastic photo of a mosaic (and a lovely fish 馃悷) 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  路  activity timestamp 2 months ago

For #MosaicMonday this fantastic photo of a mosaic (and a lovely fish 馃悷) 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  路  activity timestamp 3 months ago

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  路  activity timestamp 3 months ago

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

#Archaeology 馃徍

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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