Mosaic

Partially restored ancient fresco depicting marriage of Dionysus, Ariadne displayed in Pompeii

Though only fragments of the panel portraying Dionysus and Ariadne have survived, its reconstruction was possible through comparison with other ancient works.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Restoration of a fresco depicting the marriage of Dionysus and Ariadne in Pompeii Archaeological Park, July 24, 2026.
Aerial photo of 2,000-year-old pool found in the ancient city of Tralleis in Turkey, August 21, 2026.

Roman 'cold plunge' pool, floor mosaic discovered in ancient Turkish gymnasium complex

Cekilmez explained to Andalou Agency that the Hamam Gymnasium complex is thought to have been an important educational institution where children were able to learn from an early age.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
A worker cleans a mosaic floor uncovered during archaeological excavations at Villa Celimontana in Rome, Italy, in this handout image taken on July 30, 2026 and released on August 5, 2026.

Second-century building found near Colosseum may have been ancient Rome's firefighter barracks

The mosaic's design closely resembles one previously discovered in a firefighters' barracks in Ostia, the ancient port of Rome, about 30 km from the capital, the archaeological office said

|ByREUTERS
Samson carrying the gates of Gaza on his shoulders, the original mosaic from Huqoq is on display in the exhibition at the Yigal Allon Center, July 9, 2026.

Secrets of Huqoq: New Galilee exhibit premieres mosaics, coins found at ancient Jewish settlement

The ruins of the ancient settlement of Huqoq, which reached its peak during the Roman-Byzantine period, sits in the heart of the Amiad Forest in an open space near a spring of the same name.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

3rd-century Roman mosaic finds its way home, thanks to local association

With support from the Nigrán City Council and crowdfunding, the Association for the Repatriation of the Mosaic raised €58,000 to purchase the piece.

JANUARY 27, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
3rd-century Roman mosaic finds its way home, thanks to local association.

2200-year-old mosaic and 1800-year-old tomb unearthed in Assos

Archaeologists uncovered a 2,200-year-old mosaic and an 1,800-year-old monumental tomb in the ancient city of Assos, in Turkey.

JANUARY 23, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
2200-year-old mosaic and 1800-year-old tomb unearthed in Assos.

Italian farmer finds 84m² Roman mosaic while planning cherry orchard, stunning archaeologists

The mosaic depicts Roman gods, mythological scenes, animals, trees, and plants, showcasing the rich artistry of the Roman era.

JANUARY 21, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Mosaic in Villa Romana. Illustration.