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Thessaloniki dig unearths ancient mosaics

2018-02-23 4 Dailymotion

New archaeological finds discovered underneath Greece's second largest city have been revealed to the media for the first time. <br /><br />The findings in northern Thessaloniki came to light during the archaeological excavations earlier this month and were announced on national television.<br /><br />They include well-preserved floor mosaics from the 4th century AD.<br /><br />According to local reports, archaeologists believe the multicoloured mosaics belong to a large public building complex or urban villa. <br /><br />Writes the filmer: "The mosaics under today's Egnatia Street, reveal the glamour, luxury and beauty that prevailed in Thessaloniki during the Roman period."<br /><br />The excavation is still ongoing.

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