Archaeologists have revealed the ‘largest Roman wall mosaic’ to the public, almost 2,000 years after it was constructed.
The incredible artwork stands at more than 32 feet (10m) tall and stretches 52 feet (16 metres) along a wall buried beneath the Oppian Hill near the Colosseum.
Although parts of the work have been lost to time and damage, enough details remain to make out life-size figures reclining amongst pillars and columns.
The mosaic features a bearded philosopher, a centaur, and a young poet receiving a laurel crown for his work.
Archaeologists are still uncovering more stunning details beneath the ground, including a detailed architectural
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