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Baths of Trajan: Roman Fresco & Mosaic Explorer

Interactive 1st-Century AD Maritime City Wall Panel Unveiled in Rome

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Authorities uncovered damaged mosaic sections on the harbor quay. Select a mineral tessera material below, then click a dashed missing tile to reconstruct the wall.

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Maritime Port Sector

Discovered under the foundation of Emperor Trajan's bath complex (unveiled 109 AD). This 1st-century AD fresco preserves a panoramic maritime harbor featuring Roman cargo ships (corbitae), stone quays, and monumental warehouses overlooking the Mediterranean.

Historical Era 1st Century AD (Pre-Trajan)
Location Oppian Hill, Rome, Italy
Pigments Egyptian Blue, Red Ochre, Calcite
Preservation Embedded under subterranean vaults
Significance Largest known Roman maritime city fresco
Source Bulletin: Unveiled by Rome authorities as reported by ABC News (@ABC): "Authorities on Tuesday unveiled what is believed to be the largest fresco and mosaic complex of ancient Rome, a 1st century AD depiction of a maritime city in what became the largest bath complex in the world."
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