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History => Ancient and Medieval History => Topic started by: Imperial Dave on April 21, 2022, 10:40:59 AM

Title: Roman mosaic found in villa complex
Post by: Imperial Dave on April 21, 2022, 10:40:59 AM
https://www.heritagedaily.com/2022/04/roman-mosaic-found-in-villa-complex/143359

its a wow from me...
Title: Re: Roman mosaic found in villa complex
Post by: Imperial Dave on April 21, 2022, 11:29:56 AM
https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/theodoric-great-mosaic-0016660
https://www.ansa.it/english/news/lifestyle/arts/2022/04/13/theodoric-the-great-villa-mosaic-found-near-verona_f092783e-10af-4d05-92c0-6392fdf676a8.html

for more info
Title: Re: Roman mosaic found in villa complex
Post by: DBS on April 21, 2022, 11:02:06 PM
It will be interesting to see whether they are able to demonstrate any evidence to tie the villa more closely to the Ostrogothic period - at the risk of being uncharitable, the links above seem to be possibly a case of claiming a Theoderician connection for the sake of publicity, which is perfectly understandable, and even partly excusable, if one is desperately trying to drum up support for further investment in the site...  Even the ancient-origins article seems to be rather cautious on the linkage with Theoderic.  That said, clearly an important and fascinating find whatever the possible hyperbole.
Title: Re: Roman mosaic found in villa complex
Post by: Imperial Dave on April 22, 2022, 09:48:19 AM
oh of course, publicity is king here so claim first substantiate later!