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Large mosaic floor on display in Philadelphia

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Come to the Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology to view one of the most lively Roman era mosaics discovered. You have until May 2013, when the art work travels to the Louvre and then returns to Lod, Israel, where it was discovered in 1996.

 

http://www.penn.museum/press-releases/918-lod.html

 

"The exhibition features the three most complete and impressive panels found in what was probably a large reception room. Within the central panel

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This is the first I've heard of this exhibit. I want to go, but unfortunately no one to go with me and help me from getting lost. :(

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Crispina, Public transportation is very good in Philadelphia. Parking, on the other hand, is extremely expensive in the area of the museum, $11 for all day Sunday. Week days are even more expensive. Despite this, the Lod mosaic floor is one of a kindl.

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