2 million stones, one masterpiece: How the House of the Faun's mosaic was crafted
The Alexander Mosaic, considered the most important mosaic of the Roman age, is a detailed piece of art measuring 583 by 325 centimeters.
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Secrets Surrounding This 2,000-Year-Old Mosaic Of Alexander The Great Have Been Revealed Amid Efforts To Preserve It
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2 million stones, one masterpiece: How the House of the Faun's mosaic was crafted
These intricate details contribute to why the mosaic is "perhaps the most iconic and well-known representation of his face in ancient art," the researchers noted, according to Live Science.