Archaeologists have discovered a luxurious Roman house containing a giant mosaic of seashells, marble and precious glass. This was reported by Arkeonews.
According to the statement made by the Italian ministry of culture, the building dates back to the late Republican period, BC. It was built in at least three stages towards the end of the 1st century. The courtyard contained an atrium or garden, and the main room contained a summer banquet hall. Water was flowing from the lead pipes on the walls of the hall, creating a curtain. Archaeologists also discovered white stucco of the highest quality in the adjacent reception room.
What makes this house unique is the mosaic on the wall, which has no parallel in terms of complexity of the scenes depicted. It is made of seashells, Egyptian blue mosaics, precious glass, marble pieces and colored stones. The owner of the house was probably a high-status nobleman or soldier.
The mosaic depicts three large ships arriving at a coastal city with small towers. This scene shows that the owner of the house is winning some kind of battle. The four sections of the mosaic depict ship prows with weapons, spears and helmets, separated by columns and vases with vines and lotus leaves; perhaps a reference to the duality of the owner of the house, who achieved victories both at sea and on land. .
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