Mosaic Detail from the Roman Temple at Milreu, Portugal

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Prolet Decheva
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published on 19 December 2024
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Mosaic Detail from the Roman Temple at Milreu, Portugal Download Full Size Image

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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Prolet Decheva
PhD in Art History with a focus on late antique art and culture.

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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. 21 Dec 2024.

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