And the discovery of this ancient art comes thanks to ... but it’s the roughly 900-square-foot colorful mosaic that most intrigues experts. The tiles were likely kept in good condition by ...

“The image of Alexander depicted in the central scene of the mosaic is perhaps the most iconic and well-known representation of his face in ancient art.” The researchers used multispectral ...

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.

Experts say the mosaic, spanning 84 square ... an unprecedented look at the culture and art of a long-lost civilisation. As more artefacts emerge, the ancient settlement may reveal even more ...

The Ancient Mesopotamian poem entitled the Epic ... two thirds could imply that Gilgamesh was either a genetic chimera or mosaic. Although the ancients Mesopotamians were aware of the concept ...