Sunday, October 6, 2024

An Astonishing Find In Türkiye: The Elazig Mosaic

From Türkiye Today, September 25:

Türkiye’s groundbreaking discovery: 84 square meter mosaic unearthed

A monumental discovery has been made in Elazig, Türkiye, where an 84-square-meter mosaic from the Late Roman and Early Byzantine period has been unearthed, marking a significant first for the country.

The mosaic was accidentally found by local farmer Mehmet Emin Sualp while digging a hole to plant saplings. Noticing distinctive patterns beneath the surface, he reported his findings to the Elazig Museum Directorate and local authorities. Subsequent investigations confirmed that the intricate floor mosaic dates back to the Roman and Early Byzantine eras....

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The photos are duplicates of those in the TT article via All That is Interesting:

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Also at ATH:

September 2022 - A Farmer In Gaza Just Uncovered An Ancient Byzantine Mosaic Beneath His Olive Orchard

December 2023 - An Ancient Roman Mosaic Was Just Found Covering The Floors Of A Massive Villa In Turkey