Illustration
This mosaic wall shows a variety of birds, including a peacock within a meander border. From Utica, modern-day Tunisia. First half of the 3rd century CE. (The British Museum, London)
About the Author
Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.
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Amin, O. S. M. (2016, June 14). Peacock Mosaic, Utica. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5211/peacock-mosaic-utica/
Chicago Style
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Peacock Mosaic, Utica." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified June 14, 2016. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5211/peacock-mosaic-utica/.
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Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Peacock Mosaic, Utica." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 14 Jun 2016. Web. 18 Apr 2024.
