Mosaics of Delos

Most of the surviving mosaics from Delos date to the last half of the 2nd century BC and early 1st century BC. The paved walkways of Delos range from simple pebble or chip-pavement constructions to elaborate mosaic floors composed of tesserae. Mosaics have been found in places of worship, public buildings, and private homes, the latter usually containing either an...