Euphrathes Mozaiği, Zerugma 2000 yılı kurtarma kazısı, M.S. 2.3 yüzyıl

The Euphrates Mosaic is a Roman mosaic discovered in the ancient city of Zeugma, now in the town of Gaziantep, Türkiye. It is one of the largest and most well-preserved Roman mosaics in the world. The mosaic depicts the Euphrates River, which was an important waterway in the Roman Empire. The river is personified as a male figure with a flowing beard and a cornucopia filled with fruits and flowers. The Euphrates River is surrounded by other river gods, as well as various animals and plants that are native to the region. The Euphrates Mosaic was discovered in 2000 during excavations at a Roman villa in Zeugma. The villa was part of a wealthy residential district that was destroyed by a flood in the 6th century AD. The mosaic was found well-preserved beneath the mud and debris of the flood.