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Zliten mosaic
Roman floor mosaic / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Zliten mosaic is a Roman floor mosaic from about the 2nd century AD, found in the town of Zliten in Libya, on the east coast of Leptis Magna.[1] The mosaic was discovered by the Italian archaeologist Salvatore Aurigemma in 1913 and is now on display at The Archaeological Museum of Tripoli.[2] It depicts gladiatorial contests, animal hunts, and scenes from everyday life.[3]
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Year | 2nd century AD |
Type | Mosaic |
Dimensions | 573 cm × 397 cm (18 ft 10 in × 13 ft 0 in) |
Location | The Archaeological Museum of Tripoli, Tripoli, Libya |
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