Ostia Antica - Athlete Mosiacs
by Debra Martz
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Ostia Antica - Athlete Mosiacs
Artist
Debra Martz
Medium
Photograph - Photography
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Ostia Antica - Athlete Mosiacs by Debra Martz One of several mosaic floors located within the Baths of Marciana, this room lies adjacent to the Frigadarium and was perhaps a dressing room. Refined skill athletes are represented in poses that mirror the various sport disciplines of the time; athletic apparatus, weapons, and trophies are at the mosaic's center.
Ostia was founded around the 4th century BC by King Anco Marzio and became the harbor of Rome, situated at the mouth of the Tiber. Throughout the following centuries, a flourishing trade and business center developed. Following the Barbarian invasions, the decline of Ostia began when the port was abandoned and became covered by silt over time.
The archaeological excavations undertaken at the beginning of the XIX century have brought the ancient city back to light, a rare witness to 900 years of Roman civilization.
©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved
In My Gallery/Collection:
"Italy"
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July 30th, 2016
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Comments (41)
Debra Martz
Janis Vaiba, Thank you very much for the feature in your Fine Art America Group, Just Perfect !
Renata Natale
Wonderful capture of this beautiful place, love the moody sky
Debra Martz replied:
Thanks; and that moody sky unloaded the rain on us later...luckily we carried umbrellas that day!
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