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. 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, 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, 19 Dec 2024, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19817/mosaic-detail-from-the-roman-temple-at-milreu-port/.
