With support from the Nigrán City Council and crowdfunding, the Association for the Repatriation of the Mosaic raised €58,000 to purchase the piece.

And the discovery of this ancient art comes thanks to ... but it’s the roughly 900-square-foot colorful mosaic that most intrigues experts. The tiles were likely kept in good condition by ...

These intricate details contribute to why the mosaic is "perhaps the most iconic and well-known representation of his face in ancient art," the researchers noted, according to Live Science.

“The image of Alexander depicted in the central scene of the mosaic is perhaps the most iconic and well-known representation of his face in ancient art.” The researchers used multispectral ...

In celebration of Black History Month, Twisted Frenzy prepares an extraordinary exhibit showcasing the mosaic artwork of ...

Experts say the mosaic, spanning 84 square ... an unprecedented look at the culture and art of a long-lost civilisation. As more artefacts emerge, the ancient settlement may reveal even more ...

She noted that the images in the mosaics are "very obviously modern", and they do not even pretend to "look ancient" or "bear any resemblance to any Graeco-Roman art". "As for the photo ...

Archaeologists working in the ancient Greek city of Assos (Greek: Ἄσσος), located in what is now modern-day Çanakkale Province, northwestern Turkey, have uncovered a 2,200-year-old mosaic and a ...

In the building’s main aisle, they also unearthed a decorative mosaic floor featuring crosses, lions, doves, flowers, geometric patterns, an amphora (an ancient jug) and the Bible verse.

It long served as a military buffer between Europe and Asia, and spawned a rich tradition of art ... mosaics is a complex process that requires great skill and precision. Soon, the ancient mosaic ...

The archaeological park of Herculaneum in Campania, Italy, has reopened one of its most spectacular ancient dwellings for ... known for its spectacular floor mosaics, well-preserved frescoes ...