Friday, June 30, 2023

Caesarea's bird mosaic

DECORATIVE ART: Byzantine Time Travel: Ancient Bird Mosaic and Greek Sigma-Shaped Treasure Unearthed. (NATALIE MARTIN,Greek City Times).
Caesarea, a coastal city in Israel, is known for its rich historical and archaeological significance. In 1950, a remarkable discovery took place in a residential area of Caesarea, revealing a stunning mosaic depicting birds and animals. This archaeological treasure, referred to as the Bird Mosaic, belonged to a magnificent Byzantine-period palace or mansion. After being carefully excavated, protected, and re-uncovered several times, it continues to captivate visitors today. Additionally, the excavation unearthed a one-of-a-kind sigma-shaped glass-gold table, shedding light on the opulent lifestyle of Byzantine Caesarea.

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I have posted on Caesarea's bird mosaic and the glass-gold table here and here, but the links have long since rotted. High time to mention them again.

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