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See How a Wealthy Roman Immortalized His Dog, Cat
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Key Points:
- Archaeologists discovered a colorful floor mosaic in a Roman villa at Adramytteion, Turkey, dating back 1,800 years, featuring two named animals: Ocean the dog and Emerald the cat.
- The mosaic, measuring about 16 by 12 feet, serves as both a status symbol and a tribute to pets, positioned prominently at the entrance to the main reception hall.
- Composed of 15 panels with various animals and mythological figures, only the dog and cat are labeled, with their names possibly referencing the villa's coastal location and connections to Roman Egypt.
- The mosaic's vibrant materials include marble and glass, and it will be further analyzed in the Journal of Mosaic Research.
