Discover ancient mosaics mosaic 2,400 years with a surprising message

According to Independent, archaeologists in Turkey received an interesting advice after discovering a unique and unique Greek mosaic with a 2400 year old date.

The floor of the floor was excavated in Hatay province on the Turkish-Syrian border with a picture of a skeleton lying down, a bottle of wine and a loaf of bread and an ancient Greek inscription: "Have fun, take it enjoy your life ".

Called "reckless skeletons , " this mosaic is believed to have been displayed in the dining room of an upper family.

According to archaeologist Demet Kara from the Hatay Archaeological Museum, who participated in the excavation, this mosaic is an item from Antioch in ancient Greece-Rome.

This mosaic is an item from the city of Antioch in ancient Greece-Rome.(Photo: independent.co.uk).

"There are two very important things in the upper class during the Roman period about the issue of social activities," Demet Kara said in the Hurriyet Daily, "the first is bathing, the second is dinner". .

First discovered in 2012 after the construction of an Antakya cable car system was carried out, excavations were held in this area to search for more artifacts.

After the tiles have been thoroughly studied, Turkish researchers believe that this ancient message may be unique.

"In Italy there is a similar mosaic, but this picture is much more comprehensive , " explained archaeologist Demet Kara.

Antioch ancient city was founded in the 3rd century BC and is believed to be the first place where followers of Jesus are called Christians.

Mosaic mosaic techniques , dating back to ancient Rome, are the art of creating images with a collection of small pieces of material. These materials can be ceramic, natural stone, colored glass or other material. Hatay is known for its large collection of mosaic mosaics from Roman times.