The world’s largest intact ancient mosaic in Antakya

The world’s largest intact ancient mosaic opens to the public in Antakya, Turkey.

A 9,000 square-foot mosaic is set to open this year after its discovery nine years ago during the construction of a new H๏τel in Antakya, Turkey. Archaeologists at the site believe the geometric work once decorated the floor of a public building in the previous city of Antioch, one of the most important cities in the Seleucid Empire.

Although vast segments of the original mosaic are still intact, others have rippled and disappeared due to a series of earthquakes in 526 and 528 A.D.

Archaeologists have been collaborating with architects to preserve the ancient work during the construction of a surrounding museum-H๏τel. A platform connected to structural columns now hovers above the mosaic and specified viewing points were constructed to let visitors view the masterwork below.

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