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Amateur archaeologists have unearthed an ancient Roman mosaic dating back to 1,600 years in the UK, which is said to be one of the most spectacular discoveries of the nation in 50 years.

Specifically, this Roman mosaic can be designed to be built in 380, in a carpet depicting Greek heroes Bellerophon riding Pegasus with wings, found in a field near Boxford in Berkshire.

The rare ancient Roman mosaic of the 4th century was discovered in England Picture 1

This ancient mosaic may have a square, about 10 meters long, and each side has a half-meter line made from red-tiled roofs cut into blocks, forming a board border placed near the walls. furniture nearby.

Only one side of the mosaic has been revealed so far, it is believed that the entire central square of mosaic painting is well preserved.

Experts have described it as the most interesting mosaic discovery in the UK over the past 50 years, the Telegraph reported.

This mosaic was unexpectedly discovered in a community archaeological project being worked by volunteers and residential historians in cooperation with Cotswold Archeology and the Boxford Heritage Project in the UK.

Isabella Humphrey

Update 24 May 2019

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