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2,000-Year-Old Medusa Mosaic at Kibyra Reopens to Visitors in Turkey
In the ancient city of Kibyra, tucked into the highlands of southwestern Turkey, one of antiquity’s most striking floor compositions has re-emerged with the season. The Medusa mosaic, dating back nearly 2,000 years, has been uncovered after its winter protection and is once again open to visitors. Each year, the mosaic is carefully covered during…
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Roman Mosaics of Hercules and Medusa Reveal Artistic Traditions in Ancient Lusitania
Fragments of two Roman mosaics depicting Hercules and Medusa are offering new insight into the artistic culture of Roman Lusitania, the province that once covered much of present-day Portugal. The mosaics, now preserved in museums in the Alentejo region, originally decorated elite Roman residences connected to the ancient city of Pax Iulia—modern-day Beja. Although only…
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The Dazzling Treasure of Kibyra: The Medusa Mosaic Reopens to Visitors
The Ancient City of Kibyra, located in the Gölhisar district of Burdur, has reopened its doors after the winter months, welcoming visitors with a captivating surprise: the Medusa mosaic. This unique work, with a history of approximately 2000 years, is considered one of the most important art examples of the ancient period and is now…