Archaeologists 1st Century BC pleasure gardens
SOURCE: BBC News (6-14-07)
Archaeologists have discovered a series of mosaics they believe formed part of ancient pleasure gardens built in Rome in the 1st Century BC. The mosaics, in turquoise, gold and bright blue tones, were found nine metres (30ft) beneath street level.
Scholars say the images, which include Cupid riding a dolphin, probably lined a large nymphaeum (grotto).
Scholars say the images, which include Cupid riding a dolphin, probably lined a large nymphaeum (grotto).
Source:
BBC News
Source URL:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6664941.stm
Date:
6-14-07

