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A mosaic with the word for luxury
Top image: Aerial view of the Roman mosaic uncovered in Tokat, Turkey. Source: DHA

A mosaic with the word for luxury

Tokat, Turkey. nearly two thousand years ago. Greece and Rome. Known. Free

Known. A Roman floor carries a Greek word tied to luxury.

It is in Tokat, in northern Turkey, in a vineyard garden at Zile. It is from the Roman period, nearly two thousand years ago. The word is Tryphe. It is linked with comfort and an easy life. The tiles include green, yellow, blue, and white. A woman figure is in the part already uncovered. Other writing on the floor is tied to plenty, peace, and well-being.

The page is not sure if this floor was in a public building, a house, or baths.

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