House of Mosaics in Sparta officially inaugurated

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The House of Mosaics in Sparta hosted its first official inauguration on Monday, November 21, a year after opening to the public. 

The museum, which consists of two buildings, houses rare Roman floor mosaics. The mosaics on display are ‘The Rape of Europa’ and ‘Orpheus Charming the Animals.’

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The artworks are dated between the end of the 3rd century AD and the start of the 4th century AD. They were discovered accidentally on private property in the late 1800s.

The museum was created by former Greek government minister Ioannis Varvitsiotis. Varvitsiotis came across the mosaics 20 years ago and made a commitment to exhibit them to the public.

His efforts were realised in May 2021 when the House of Mosaics first opened to the public. 

Visitors are able to visit the complex free of charge.

Source: amna

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