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Unique Roman-era tombs with intricate wall paintings to be open to public in Ashkelon - MSN
T wo unique, 1,700-year-old Roman-era tombs with intricate, unique wall paintings, discovered decades ago in the coastal city of Ashkelon, have been restored and will be soon open for viewing by ...
Archaeological 'jigsaw' reveals Roman-era wall paintings
An excavation in London has revealed one of the largest collections of painted Roman wall plaster to be discovered in the ...
Roman era statue encrusted with marine life sat on seabed for years — until now
The artifact, found off the coast of Italy, is believed to depict a larger-than-life male torso, archaeologists said.
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A ‘Titanic Puzzle’ of Ancient Roman Fresco Fragments Marks Thrilling Discovery
Experts at the Museum of London Archaeology announced a thrilling new discovery after piecing together an ancient Roman ...
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"Jigsaw"-Like Fresco Made Of Thousands Of Fragments Reveals Artistic Traits Not Seen In Roman Britain Before
The decorated plaster was found dumped in a large pit at a London development site that has previously yielded other ...
Huge Roman frescoes buried in pieces for 1,800 years uncovered
Archaeologists have assembled the “world’s most difficult jigsaw puzzle” to reveal huge frescoes that once adorned a luxury ...
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Ancient Roman-Era Settlement and Mosaic Floors Unearthed in Alès, France
An ancient Roman-era settlement near Alès, France, reveals vibrant mosaic floors, smart drainage, and late-period graves.
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Ancient Roman masterpieces emerge from a London demolition pit
Thousands of newly discovered fragments, which once adorned a high-status Roman building, offer an unprecedented glimpse into ...
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In London, a Roman era demolition pit yields fragments of beauty : NPR
The sheer volume of the plaster fragments, however, was not immediately apparent to archaeologists. The material was found discarded in a sizable pit, shattered as a consequence of Roman-era ...
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Painted Roman plaster discovered in London may reveal name of interior decorator who lived almost 2,000 years ago
The name of the decorator may yet emerge from a huge jigsaw of fragments of found in Southwark, just south of the Thames ...
The Times of Israel10mon
Unique Roman-era tombs with intricate wall paintings to be open to public in Ashkelon - The Times of Israel
Two unique, 1,700-year-old Roman-era tombs with intricate, unique wall paintings, discovered decades ago in the coastal city of Ashkelon, have been restored and will be soon open for viewing by ...