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Loads of questions concerning the mosaics of Ancient Alexandria, specially this one behind me. Location : Roman Villa -Alexandria ,Egypt Who is this human figure on its top?? Is it Dionysus?? And why Dionysus was one of favorite subjects to be modeled on Mosaics?decorating Greek and Roman houses floors ? What is the decorative element in the middle ?? Is it Cross? Or the guilloche motif which was so popular during Roman period?? Questions questions questions????? Is not a time to read more about Ancient Alexandria and its rich history of arts & architecture!!it is now your turn to share what you learn newly about this city ✍✍✍ #ancientegypt ,#ancientalexandria ,#mosaicart ,#romanmosaic ,#dionysus ,#guilloche ,#traveltoegypt ,#villaofbirds,#romanvilla ,#maisonromaine ,#romanegypt ,#historyofegypt ,#archaeologistlife ,#archaeologistatwork ,#archaeologistontour (at Ancient Roman Amphitheater) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByOZPiQA-3H/?igshid=4pironrj6zbx