Archaeologists have unearthed a well-preserved Roman mosaic in Wroxeter Roman City, located in northwestern England according to a Wednesday report.
This is the first such discovery in the area since 1859, according to CNN. The mosaic features intricate designs of fish and dolphins in vibrant white, red, blue and yellow hues and likely dates back to the early second century.
The mosaic was likely part of the dining room of a wealthy person or government official who was “entertaining wealthy guests” and was “determined to impress people with this fine mosaic,” said Win Scott, senior properties curator at English Heritage. (RELATED: Archaeologists Unearth 1,800-Year-Old ‘Well-Preserved’ Winged Medusa Mosaic In Spain)
The use of six different colors in the design suggests that stones were imported from outside of the region, according to archaeologist Roger White of the…
