An
Egyptian archaeological mission uncovered a Roman floor mosaic during
excavation work in the Moharam Bek district of Alexandria. Written By/ Nevine
El-Aref.
An
Egyptian archaeological mission from the Ministry of Antiquities uncovered a
Roman floor mosaic during excavation work at the Hend area in the Moharam Bek
district of Alexandria.
Aymen
Ashmawi, the head of Ancient Egyptian Antiquities Section, explained that the
floor mosaic is unique in Egypt but similar mosaics have been found in several
areas in Rome, including the Baths of Trajan and Hadrian’s Villa. He said that
the floor was in good condition.
Mostafa
Roshdi, director of Alexandria and West Delta Antiquities, said that excavation
work is continuing at the site in order to reveal more parts of the mosaic
floor, and that comprehensive studies will be carried out on it.
Mohamed
Farouk, director of Middle Alexandria Antiquities Department, told Ahram that
the newly discovered floor bears an opus spicatum design which was well-known
during the Roman period and used in the construction of the floors of baths and
fortresses.
Egyptologist
Mohamed Abdel-Aziz said that the Hend area was once home to workshops, and a
large number of glass and clay ovens have been uncovered.
Minister
of Antiquities Khaled El-Enany has visited the site and given the go-ahead to
continue the excavations and uncover more parts of the floor.
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