clioancientart:Detail of the Lod Mosaic. Uncovered in 1996 in Lod (Lydda), Israel, it measures 50 x
clioancientart:Detail of the Lod Mosaic. Uncovered in 1996 in Lod (Lydda), Israel, it measures 50 x 27 feet and is one of the best preserved large Roman floor mosaics found in the Eastern Mediterranean. It features lush depictions of sea creatures and maritime activities. For more information, here is a link to the Lod Mosaic Museum’s site - http://www.lodmosaic.org/home.htmlPhoto Credit: Clio Ancient Art and Antiquities -- source link
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