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Archaeologists uncover Roman mosaic of cat Emerald and dog Ocean

timesofindia.indiatimes.com · 6dShare

Archaeologists in Turkey have uncovered a colourful Roman-era mosaic dating back around 1,800 years. Found inside a villa at ancient Adramytteion, the mosaic features 15 panels showing animals and mythological figures. Two animals are named in Greek: a cat called Emerald and a dog called Ocean.

First report: Stunning Roman-era mosaic discovered in Turkey features 'Emerald' the cat and 'Ocean' the dog — livescience.com, 8d