Illustration
Wall mosaic detail from the podium of the Roman temple at Milreu, Portugal. 4th century CE.
The wall mosaic depicts fish, dolphins, and seashells and surrounds the temple podium. Such a colorful mosaic frieze around a temple podium seems to be unique in the Roman world.
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Decheva, P. (2024, December 19). Mosaic Detail from the Roman Temple at Milreu, Portugal. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19817/mosaic-detail-from-the-roman-temple-at-milreu-port/
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Decheva, Prolet. "Mosaic Detail from the Roman Temple at Milreu, Portugal." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified December 19, 2024. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19817/mosaic-detail-from-the-roman-temple-at-milreu-port/.
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Decheva, Prolet. "Mosaic Detail from the Roman Temple at Milreu, Portugal." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 19 Dec 2024. Web. 22 Feb 2025.