Syrian researchers have uncovered a large intact mosaic that dates back to the Roman era, describing it on Oct. 12 as the most important archaeological discovery since the country’s conflict began 11 years ago.
Journalists were shown the mosaic in the central town of Rastan near Homs, Syria’s third-largest city.
The mosaic, measuring around 1300 square feet (120 square meters), was found in an old building that Syria’s directorate-general for antiquities and museums had been excavating. Lebanese and Syrian businessmen from Lebanon’s Nabu Museum bought the property, which dates back to the 4th century, and donated it to the Syrian state. Each panel was filled with square-shaped, small, colorful stones measuring about half an inch on each side….