London, July 30 (ANI): Archaeologists have discovered a 2,000-year-old mosaic near the Colosseum in Rome that depicts Greek God Apollo surrounded by muses.
The late 1st century mosaic-covered wall was unearthed during an excavation that shows a figure of Apollo, nude except for a colourful mantle over a shoulder and surrounded by muses, reports the Daily Mail.
The wall registers 16 meters (53 feet) in width and at least 2 meters (6.6 feet) in height. Officials are of the opinion that the wall continues down some 8 meters (26.5 feet) more.
According to the archaeologists, the wall might have been built in a tunnel to help support Trajan's Baths, named after the emperor who ruled from 98 till 117.
The mosaic apparently shows a room where wealthy Romans gathered to hear music and discuss art.
Archaeologists are expecting that there might be more mosaics to be uncovered and have said they need an extra 680,000 euros to finish the excavation. (ANI)
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