Greek Floor Mosaic Discovered In Turkey

A crude tiled floor laid down in geometric patterns unearthed in a preclassical hittite town in central turkey is the earliest known mosaic in the world reports anacleto d agostino of the university of pisa.

Greek floor mosaic discovered in turkey.

A magnificent greek mosaic discovered in hatay turkey continues to amaze archaeologists and historians who are attempting to ascertain the exact meaning of its images and inscriptions. Comune di negrar di valpolicella the art of the mosaic. The mosaics dating from the 2nd century bc are exceptionally well preserved but they re still as beautiful as the first day. The incredibly well preserved mosaics date back to 2nd century bc.

The site caught the attention of the international archaeological community when it was threatened by flooding due to the construction of a nearby dam in southern turkey in 2000. Moreover he adds the settlement where the mosaic was found may be the lost hittite city of zippalanda. Archaeologists in turkey believe that they have uncovered the oldest mosaic yet found. In the ancient greek town of zeugma it actually located in turkey three new mosaics have been discovered.

The decorated floor is made of small shaped pieces of stone known as tesserae. When a team of archaeologists led by professor kutalmış görkay of ankara university began excavating they found stunning and well preserved glass mosaics rich with. 2 200 year old stunning mosaic in ancient greek city of zeugma. This find could revolutionize our understanding of the development of the art of mosaic making and provide insights into hittite civilization.

A view of one of the mosaics found at the church in mardin southeastern turkey sept. Much later this form of art appeared in ancient greece and the roman empire and spread around the mediterranean. The floor mosaic which was found in hatay province located on the turkish syrian border is divided into three parts with two images complete and in nearly perfect condition. Beautiful 2 200 year old mosaics discovered in ancient greek city apr 21 2016 ian smith in the ancient greek city zeugma which is located in today s turkey unbelievable mosaics were uncovered dating back to the 2nd century bc but incredibly well preserved and look as beautiful and stunning as the first day.

The mosaic was found in pristine condition. Three new mosaics were recently discovered in the ancient greek city of zeugma which is located in the present day province of gaziantep in southern turkey. This paved floor made of irregular colored stones was unearthed during fieldwork in what is believed to have been a bronze age hittite city. The ancient city of zeugma was originally founded as a greek settlement by seleucus i nicator one of the generals of alexander the great in 300 bc.

Stunning 2200 year old mosaics discovered in ancient greek city.