1,600-year-old mosaic of Hercules and Neptune's 40 mistresses unearthed in Syria
Archeologists found in war-torn Syria a 1, 600-year- old mosaic with Hercules with Neptune depicted with connections to the Trojan War. Archaeologists in war-torn Syria have unearthed a stunning mosaic from the Roman era that features events from the Trojan War, the chiseled muscles of the Roman demigod Hercules and the powerful ancient Roman god Neptune alongside 40 of his mistresses. (Photo : Maike/ Bummelhummel / Pixabay) The General Directorate of Antiquities and Museums, a Syrian government agency, discovered the 65.5-foot-long by 20-foot-wide (20 by 6 meters) mural in Rastan, a town in central Syria near Homs, a key battleground during the Syrian revolution, agency representatives announced on Wednesday (Oct. 12), according to the Associated Press(opens in new tab) (AP). Artisans used colorful, small stones to craft the fourth century A.D. mosaic found in Syria. Photographed on Oct. 12, 2022. (Image credit: Photo by L...