The Nile Mosaic of Palestrina - Paperback
The Nile Mosaic of Palestrina - Paperback
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by Paul G. P. Meyboom (Author)
The Nile Mosaic of Palestrina, dating to c. 100 B.C., presents a unique and enigmatic picture of Egypt. This study demonstrates that the mosaic depicts rituals connected with the yearly inundation of Egypt, and will explain how it was that such scenes could be found in Central Italy at this early date.
Author Biography
P. G.P. Meyboom is assistant professor of Classical Archaeology at Leiden University.