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This mosaic formed part of a luxurious palace in the southern part of the Roman city of Augusta Raurica, which is near what is present-day Basel, Switzerland. This mosaic was created around c 205 CE.
About the Author
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.
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Wiener, J. B. (2018, November 27). Mosaic from Augusta Raurica. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9596/mosaic-from-augusta-raurica/
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