Helios-Zodiac Detail, Beth Alpha

6th Century

Ancient mosaic featuring a central figure surrounded by twelve sections, each depicting a zodiac sign with symbolic animals or figures, bordered by decorative patterns and human faces.
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Ancient Mosaics and Architectural Decorations

4th Century BCE–6th Century CE

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