Roman Bath

Roman Bath

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Archaeologists in southern Turkey are excavating an enormous mosaic, the largest of its kind in this region, that once surrounded an ancient Roman bath.

Whole Mosaic

Whole Mosaic

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The mosaic covers 1,600 square feet (149 square meters) and seems to surround a large bath or pool.

Mosaic Panorama

Mosaic Panorama

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The Roman mosaic found in Antoichia ad Cragum, an ancient city along the southern Turkey coast.

Mosaic Tiles

Mosaic Tiles

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A farmer's plow first turned up tiles from the mosaic nearly 10 years ago, alerting archaeologists to the find.

Colorful Mosaic Patterns

Colorful Mosaic Patterns

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Each section of the mosaic features its own geometric design.

Sweeping the Mosaic

Sweeping the Mosaic

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Archaeologists have about 40 percent of the mosaic floor uncovered. They will continue excavating in summer 2013.

Mosaic, Revealed

Mosaic, Revealed

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An overhead view of the mosaic excavation.

Aphrodite Head

Aphrodite Head

Credit: Michael Hoff, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

The head of an Aphrodite sculpture was discovered in southern Turkey during archaeological excavations.

Roman Bath Turkey

Roman Bath Turkey

Credit: Michael Hoff, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

The dig site at Antiochia ad Cragum, where researchers have discovered a huge mosaic decorating a Roman bath.