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(4 min read)<\/strong> Spanish archeologists were working studiously in La Huerta de Otero archeological zone in Merida for quite some time when they uncovered one of the most stunning mosaic revelations in recent history – a gloriously well-preserved artwork of ancient Greek mythological creature Medusa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stunning and amazingly well-preserved Medusa mosaic. Image source: Link<\/a> \u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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The area on which the wonderful mosaic artwork was found is a part of the Roman city of Augusta Emerita. This ancient city was founded back in 25 BC by Augustus. Its main purpose was to help resettle Emeriti soldiers from the legions of the Cantabrian Wars. Although its purpose may seem solely practical from today\u2019s point of view, the city ended up becoming one of the largest Roman cities in Hispania. It covered an area of 20,000 square kilometers and it was the capital of the province of Lusitania.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Continuous archeological work in the Roman City of Augusta Emerita has been rewarding so far. Image source: Link<\/a> \u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Recent excavations in the area brought to light a gorgeous Roman domus, as well as a canvas of the city wall. However, the excavation of a large mosaic on the floor of the main room inside the domus outshined all other recent founds. Detailed and almost impeccably preserved, this intricate mosaic artwork depicts one of the three Gorgons in all of its feminine and monstrous glory.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Careful excavations of animal elements surrounding the Medusa mosaic. Image source: Link<\/a> \u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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According to the archeologists, this particular depiction of Medusa was created to protect the inhabitants of the Domus. These protective mosaic artworks of Medusa were quite common at the time and many artifacts and mosaics that were uncovered in recent history had the same protective purpose in both Greek and Roman worlds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Medusa in the center of the mosaic medallion. Image source: Link<\/a> \u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Medusa mosaic was believed to have a protective effect on the inhabitants of the Roman Domus. Image source: Link<\/a> \u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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The image of Medusa is in the center of an octagonal mosaic medallion, surrounded by four peacocks that mark the four seasons. The amazing mosaic artwork also contains complex geometrical patterns and realistic images of animal and floral motifs, such as birds, fish, and various plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Colorful and charming peacock marking one of the seasons in the corner of the mosaic medallion. Image source: Link<\/a> \u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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The intricate fish motif gracing the mosaic artwork. Image source: Link<\/a> \u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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This amazing archeological site has been abandoned for decades. The ongoing project started back in 2019 and huge progress has already been made in terms of both excavation and documentation of the exhumed remains. We are eager to see what more will be found in the Roman City of Augusta Emerita.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tensuan","date":"February 10, 2021","format":false,"excerpt":"(4 min read) American artist Jeff Koons once said, \u201cArt has this ability to allow you to connect back through history in the same way that biology does. I\u2019m always looking for source material.\u201d This is especially true for mosaics, a creative tradition that dates back millennia. 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