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The Pax et Concordia Mosaic from Tipasa (modern Tipaza in Algeria) is a stone mosaic mensa (banqueting table) cover with a decor of fish and marine animals and the inscription In Chr(ist)o Deo/ pax et concordia sit/ convivio nostro ("In God (Christ), may peace and concord be on our banquet"). From the Necropolis of Tipasa-Matares, dated to the 4th century CE.

Tipaza Museum (Musée Tipaza), Algeria.

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Raddato, C. (2023, January 31). Pax et Concordia Mosaic. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16965/pax-et-concordia-mosaic/

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Raddato, Carole. "Pax et Concordia Mosaic." World History Encyclopedia, January 31, 2023. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16965/pax-et-concordia-mosaic/.

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Raddato, Carole. "Pax et Concordia Mosaic." World History Encyclopedia, 31 Jan 2023, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16965/pax-et-concordia-mosaic/.

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