2000-Year-Old Roman Mosaic Depicting Labors of Hercules Unearthed in Cyprus
A rare Roman mosaic dating back approximately 2,000 years has been discovered in Larnaca, Cyprus, during sewer construction work. The mosaic, which appears to depict the Labors of Hercules, measures 19 meters in length and about 7 meters in width, and is believed to have originally been part of a bathhouse. It dates to the period when Cyprus was under Roman control, roughly between 30 BCE and the 4th century CE. The Department of Antiquities has initiated a project to remove the mosaic from the site and relocate it to a new section of the Archaeological Museum of Larnaca for preservation. The discovery has been hailed as significant due to its size and rarity.
Key facts
- A Roman mosaic was discovered in Larnaca, Cyprus during sewer works.
- The mosaic is 19 meters long and about 7 meters wide.
- It likely depicts the Labors of Hercules.
- The mosaic dates to between 30 BCE and the 4th century CE.
- It was originally part of a bathhouse.
- The Department of Antiquities plans to move it to the Archaeological Museum of Larnaca.
- The discovery is considered rare and significant.
- Cyprus was under Roman control during the period.
Entities
Institutions
- Department of Antiquities
- Archaeological Museum of Larnaca
Locations
- Larnaca
- Cyprus