Archaeologists find largest Roman mosaic in London in 50 years

24 February 2022, 04:43 | Technologies
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Archaeologists from the Museum of Archeology in London have discovered a Roman mosaic in London, which is the largest found in the last half century. According to the BBC, the two decorated panels feature flowers, geometric patterns and intricate motifs in a style unique to Britain's capital..

Scientists believe that in the past, mosaics adorned the floor of the dining room..

The mosaic consists of two panels, the larger of which depicts large colorful flowers surrounded by bands of intertwining threads - a motif known as guilloche.. Scientists also noticed lotus flowers and several different geometric elements, including a pattern known as Solomon's knot, which consists of two interlaced loops..

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David Neal, a former English Heritage archaeologist and leading authority on Roman mosaics, believes the design belongs to the "

The researchers note that the large mosaic panel dates back to the 2nd-3rd century AD.. However, traces of an earlier structure were found under it, which may indicate that the room was renovated in the past..

Scientists believe that couches were located on the mosaic floor, on which noble people leaned back while eating..

It is likely that the room was part of a mansion - an elite " It was located on the outskirts of Roman Londinium, an area centered on the north bank of the Thames that roughly corresponds to the modern City of London..

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Previously, archaeologists working on the construction site of the HS2 high-speed rail in the UK found a decapitated skeleton of a man with broken bones under a 1000-year-old church..




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