Explore the World’s Largest Collection of Roman Mosaics
WEBCollected from Roman and Byzantine sites in Tunisia, the exceptionally well preserved mosaics occupy more than half of the museum’s display space and encompass the world’s largest collection of...
Tunisian Mosaics, Tunisia | TourismTunisia.com
WEBThese intricate, detailed pieces of art have a special place in Tunisia, where mosaics have been a popular art form for literally thousands of years and where some of the world’s greatest mosaics may be found.
Where to See Ancient Ruins in Tunisia and How to Visit Them
WEBJan 9, 2020 · Browsing its phenomenal collection of artifacts, dating all the way back to prehistoric times, is the best way to get acquainted with Tunisia’s history. The museum, located in a magnificent 19th-century palace in the capital of Tunis, holds the largest collection of mosaics in the world.
The national Bardo Museum | Mosaics | Le musée national du Bardo | Tunisia
WEBAt the Bardo one of the immense collections of mosaics in the world, focusing 3.000 years of history in Tunisia. From Punic, to Numidian...
The mosaics of El Jem - TunisiaTourism.info
WEBApr 23, 2019 · One of the specialties of the region of Thysdrus was making mosaics. Its artists were renown: they made pictures surrounded with very sophisticated frames based on complex geometric patterns and vegetal arabesques. Animal …
The Bardo National Museum in Tunis — Carthage Magazine
WEBJan 15, 2021 · Roman Mosaics in Bardo national museum, Tunisia. Many of these mosaics are a unique source of information as they represent the everyday life in Roman Africa. One of the most notable pieces is the Virgil Mosaic discovered in …
The archaeological Museum of Sousse - TunisiaTourism.info
WEBFeb 16, 2019 · The archaeological museum of Sousse was entirely renovated in 2011. It is situated under the courtyard of the former Kasbah (citadel), at the top of the Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It boasts a formidable collection of Roman African mosaics. Many are inspired by mythological themes.
Postcard from Tunis: Inside the world's largest mosaic museum
WEBNov 3, 2023 · Tunisia ’s Bardo National Museum has finally reopened its doors to visitors following two years of closure. Located in the suburbs of the capital Tunis, the museum holds 5,000 square metres of mosaics – the biggest collection in the world and the second largest collection of Roman mosaics.
Tunisian Mosaics: Treasures from Roman Africa - Getty
WEBBetween the second and sixth centuries, mosaic art blossomed, particularly in Africa Proconsularis, the region comprising modern Tunisia. In contrast to the official art of imperial Rome, mosaics generally expressed the worldviews of private citizens.
Mosaic of Menorah | North African (Hammam Lif, Tunisia) | The ...
WEBMosaic of Menorah. North African (Hammam Lif, Tunisia) 6th century. Not on view. The Hammam Lif Synagogue. A large mosaic found at the Tunisian town of Hammam Lif is so closely aligned with regional conventions that its structure was first identified as …
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