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Tag Archives: mosaic

Neptune and Amphitrite

Posted on 25 June, 2022 by Eric

An impressive mosaic in the ruins of Herculaneum:

Neptune and Amphitrite

Most people are likely familiar with the ancient city of Pompeii that was buried by a series of eruptions of Mt. Vesuvius (near modern-day Naples, Italy) in 79 AD. Less commonly known is Herculaneum, another nearby city buried by the same eruptions.

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Posted in Ruins | Tagged Herculaneum, Italy, mosaic, ruins, Vesuvius

Snakes and people

Posted on 4 March, 2012 by Eric

Mosaic details in the Nunnery quadrangle at the ancient Maya ruins of Uxmal in Yucatán, Mexico:

Snakes and people

Uxmal is justly known for its great mosaic stonework — amazing to think that this was all carved with stone tools (obsidian, to be specific).

Posted in Architecture, Ruins | Tagged ancient, archaeology, Architecture, Maya, Mayan, México, mosaic, Puuc, ruins, Uxmal, Yucatán

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