Ancient Roman fresco and mosaic featuring maritime city unveiled at newly restored Baths of Trajan
Summary
Authorities in Rome have unveiled a large, ancient fresco and mosaic from the 1st century AD. These artworks, showing a maritime city, were found underground at the Baths of Trajan and have been restored for limited public viewing.Key Facts
- The fresco and mosaic were discovered in the 1990s during excavations under the Baths of Trajan, near the Colosseum in Rome.
- The fresco shows a walled port city from a bird’s-eye view but the city's exact identity is unknown.
- The mosaic measures about 15 meters high and has detailed decorations, including architectural elements and figures.
- The Baths of Trajan were dedicated by Emperor Trajan in 109 AD and were once the world’s largest bath complex.
- The artworks are opening to the public in small groups to test how they handle humidity and climate before wider access.
- The site also includes a large semicircular upper-level "library," possibly part of the original bath complex.
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