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Syria uncovers 'unmatched' Roman-era mosaic in ex-rebel stronghold

War-torn Syria unveiled on Wednesday what antiquity authorities described as an "unmatched stunning mosaic," dating back to the Roman era.

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Syria uncovers unmatched Roman-era mosaic in ex-rebel stronghold

Al-Rastan, which witnessed heavy fighting between government forces and opposition rebels since Syria's uprising erupted in 2011, has many ancient archaeological sites dating back to the Roman era.

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Syria uncovers unmatched Roman-era mosaic in ex-rebel stronghold

Saad added that the discovery is considered one of the most important and rarest mosaic panels in the world, with a length of 20 metres and a width of 6 metres. It features two main scenes.

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Syria uncovers unmatched Roman-era mosaic in ex-rebel stronghold

He said its detailed scenes display the war between the Greeks and Trojans. The mosaic also shows Amazon warriors.

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Syria uncovers unmatched Roman-era mosaic in ex-rebel stronghold
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Syria uncovers unmatched Roman-era mosaic in ex-rebel stronghold