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Spain. Italica. Roman city founded c. 206 BC. House of the Planetarium. Mosaic. Detail. Mercury. Andalusia
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Africanus Andalusia Andalusian Archaeological Baetica Celestial Colony Cornelius Good Hispania Italica Mars Mercury Mosaic Mythological Panel Planet Publius Romans Santiponce Scipio Seville Tessera Tesserae
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1. Title: "Ancient Italica: A Glimpse into the Roman Colony's Rich Past - House of the Planetarium Mosaic Detail, Mercury" 2.. This image showcases a meticulously preserved detail from the House of the Planetarium, an ancient Roman mosaic discovered in Italica, a colonial city founded by Scipio Africanus in 206 BC in the province of Baetica, Andalusia, Spain. Dating back to the 3rd century BC, this mosaic is a testament to the imperial Roman influence that once thrived in this region. The mosaic's intricate design features various celestial bodies and mythological figures, including Mercury, the Roman god of commerce, travel, and thieves. Mercury is depicted wearing his characteristic winged helmet, symbolizing swiftness and agility. The god's presence in this mosaic may indicate the importance of commerce and trade in the Roman colony of Italica. The House of the Planetarium is one of the many impressive archaeological remains that can be found in Italica, which was once an essential Roman settlement in Hispania (Ancient Spain) and a significant military and cultural center during the Roman Empire. The site, now known as Santiponce, is located near modern-day Seville and offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich history and artistic achievements of ancient Rome. This mosaic detail, with its vibrant colors and intricate tesserae (individual pieces of glass, stone, or other materials used to create mosaics), is a captivating reminder of the enduring influence of the Roman civilization on the Iberian Peninsula and the broader European continent. 3. Keywords: Ancient Italica, Roman city, Italica, House of the Planetarium, Mosaic, Detail, Mercury, Andalusia, 3rd century BC, Ancient Rome, Roman Empire, Hispania, Baetica, Imperial, Italica, Santiponce, Seville, Province, Spain, Spanish, Tessera, Tesserae, Celestial, Mythological, Scipio Africanus, Publius Cornelius Scipio, Mars, Andalusian, Archaeological Site, Archaeology, Art, Roman Colony.
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