After 2 thousand years - into the world …
Archaeologists managed to make an amazing find: in the city of Zeugma, Turkey, perfectly preserved examples of ancient Roman and ancient Greek art were found, which have been underground for over 2 thousand years.
Professor Kutalmis Görkay from Ankara University drew attention to this place back in 2000, when there was a threat of a flood due to the construction of a dam. And his instinct did not disappoint: when archaeologists began excavating, they discovered magnificent ancient glass mosaics.
This mosaic is more than 2 thousand years old, but it is still in excellent condition.
It depicts the gods of ancient Greek mythology. Probably, this mosaic once decorated the house of a rich owner.
Professor Kutalmysh Görkai claims that the customer himself was probably directly involved in the creation of the sketch for this work of art - this was the custom at that time.
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Rich people made choices according to their own preferences, as well as with the goal of making a certain impression on their guests. Lovers of art and literature, for example, often chose images of three muses.
During the excavations, the archaeologists did not waste time, as they knew that the city could be under water.
Another wonderful mosaic after restoration.
Thousands of years ago this city was Greek and was called Seleutia.
The city received its modern name in 64 BC. e., during the Roman invasion.
The Romans ruled the city for over 300 years. After that, it was captured by the Sassanids and Persians.
Images of gods were very popular in those days.
Poseidon, the lord of the seas, once decorated someone's home.
And here is Thalia, the goddess of poetry and comedy.