The stunning Roman-era artwork is said to have been constructed 1,600 years ago in what may have been the floor of an ancient bathhouse.
Experts suspect the piece to be 1,300 square feet, but have so far only excavated 65 feet.The mosaic depicts scenes of the Trojan War, a legendary conflict that took place over 2,000 years ago.The discovery is considered rare for many reasons including how remarkably intact it is.AFP via Getty ImagesAFP via Getty Images
Uncovered portions illustrate a portrayal of ancient Amazon warriors who fought alongside the people of Troy as well as Hercules slaying the Amazon queen Hippolyta. It also depicts the Roman god of the sea, Neptune, with 40 of his mistresses. The property where the piece was discovered was donated to the Syrian state by the Nabu Museum in Lebanon.The historic artwork is the most recent find in Rastan, a city in northern Syria’s Homs district.
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