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There are around 2 million pieces that make up the Alexander the Great mosaic, but where did they come from?

The 2,000-year-old mosaic comes from the ruins of Pompeii, the ancient Roman city that was buried in volcanic ash in 79 C.E. after Mount Vesuvius’ eruption. Archaeologists found the artwork in ...

Discovered in 1831 in the House of the Faun—a wealthy family's residence in the Roman city of Pompeii—the mosaic depicts Alexander the Great on horseback, leading the Macedonian army to ...

An entire block of Pompeii has now been uncovered, revealing a laundry and bakery, as well as the large private house. It's ...

Using a non-invasive method of analysis, researchers have discovered that the pieces making up the famous Pompeii mosaic of Alexander the Great came from a network of quarries across Europe.

Since its discovery in Pompeii in 1831, this piece has captivated artistic fascination and, more recently, been the subject of non-invasive scientific investigations aimed at preserving its historical ...

The bathhouse included a huge plunge pool, hot, warm and cold rooms, frescoes and a marble mosaic floor. And experts believe it was potentially the largest of its kind within a private home in ...

SCIENTISTS have made a "once in a lifetime" discovery in Pompeii after unearthing a stunning ancient luxury spa with thermal baths and stunning mosaic designs. The lavish private bath complex has ...