Mosaic, House of Aion, Paphos Archaeological Park, Paphos
Marsyas sentenced to death by Apollo, mosaic, mid 4th century AD, in Room A or the triclinium of the House of Aion, a large Roman house at Paphos Archaeological Park, or Kato Pafos Archaeological Park, Paphos, Cyprus. The mosaic depicts Apollo with his lyre with 2 Scythians holding Marsyas, and Olympus begging for mercy. New Pafos was founded 4th century BC by king Nicocles and was the ancient capital of Cyprus from 2nd century BC. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
Picture No
14149252
Media ID
46159839
Size
8268px x 5510px
(29.9MB)
Credit
Photographer
Source
Manuel Cohen
Date
2024
