Roman Mosaic Unearthed — Southwark, London, UK <3 What Time Reveals (9 Photos): https://streetartutopia.com/2026/03/28/from-buried-mosaics-to-trees-shaping-themselves-around-bricks/
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Roman Mosaic Unearthed — Southwark, London, UK
What Time Reveals (9 Photos): https://streetartutopia.com/2026/03/28/from-buried-mosaics-to-trees-shaping-themselves-around-bricks/Two archaeologists gently uncover a large Roman mosaic beneath a construction site near The Shard in central London. The vibrant geometric patterns, preserved underground for nearly 2,000 years, reveal a glimpse into an ancient dining room once part of a Roman mansio (guesthouse).
RE: https://streetartutopia.com/2025/02/06/ancient-mosaic/
Nerd Fact: The same Southwark site later revealed a rare Roman mausoleum too, which means one patch of modern London preserved traces of both elite dining and later burial rituals from Roman times. More old mosaic here: https://streetartutopia.com/2025/12/15/ancient-mosaic-hidden-for-centuries/ -
Roman Mosaic Unearthed — Southwark, London, UK
What Time Reveals (9 Photos): https://streetartutopia.com/2026/03/28/from-buried-mosaics-to-trees-shaping-themselves-around-bricks/Two archaeologists gently uncover a large Roman mosaic beneath a construction site near The Shard in central London. The vibrant geometric patterns, preserved underground for nearly 2,000 years, reveal a glimpse into an ancient dining room once part of a Roman mansio (guesthouse).
@Street Art Utopia very impressive. but isn't it horrible to waste something beautiful and european on those brexit brits?? -
Roman Mosaic Unearthed — Southwark, London, UK
What Time Reveals (9 Photos): https://streetartutopia.com/2026/03/28/from-buried-mosaics-to-trees-shaping-themselves-around-bricks/Two archaeologists gently uncover a large Roman mosaic beneath a construction site near The Shard in central London. The vibrant geometric patterns, preserved underground for nearly 2,000 years, reveal a glimpse into an ancient dining room once part of a Roman mansio (guesthouse).
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@Street Art Utopia very impressive. but isn't it horrible to waste something beautiful and european on those brexit brits??
@jabgoe2089 Brexit was bad, but honestly the UK and EU are both facing very similar challenges. Hatred abounds. We are not so different, and to be honest I think your comment shows as much.
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Roman Mosaic Unearthed — Southwark, London, UK
What Time Reveals (9 Photos): https://streetartutopia.com/2026/03/28/from-buried-mosaics-to-trees-shaping-themselves-around-bricks/Two archaeologists gently uncover a large Roman mosaic beneath a construction site near The Shard in central London. The vibrant geometric patterns, preserved underground for nearly 2,000 years, reveal a glimpse into an ancient dining room once part of a Roman mansio (guesthouse).
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Wow!
Manchester was also a Roman settlement. I wonder if there's more like that here. -
Roman Mosaic Unearthed — Southwark, London, UK
What Time Reveals (9 Photos): https://streetartutopia.com/2026/03/28/from-buried-mosaics-to-trees-shaping-themselves-around-bricks/Two archaeologists gently uncover a large Roman mosaic beneath a construction site near The Shard in central London. The vibrant geometric patterns, preserved underground for nearly 2,000 years, reveal a glimpse into an ancient dining room once part of a Roman mansio (guesthouse).
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Stunningly beautiful -
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Nice! Not only the mosaics excavated a couple of years ago, but I also like the banyan tree roots! -
Roman Mosaic Unearthed — Southwark, London, UK
What Time Reveals (9 Photos): https://streetartutopia.com/2026/03/28/from-buried-mosaics-to-trees-shaping-themselves-around-bricks/Two archaeologists gently uncover a large Roman mosaic beneath a construction site near The Shard in central London. The vibrant geometric patterns, preserved underground for nearly 2,000 years, reveal a glimpse into an ancient dining room once part of a Roman mansio (guesthouse).
what happens to these mosaics after they are uncovered, photographed and documented? are they turned back over to the property owners to be destroyed while continuing construction? are they removed somehow?
what will happen to this mosaic in particular?
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Roman Mosaic Unearthed — Southwark, London, UK
What Time Reveals (9 Photos): https://streetartutopia.com/2026/03/28/from-buried-mosaics-to-trees-shaping-themselves-around-bricks/Two archaeologists gently uncover a large Roman mosaic beneath a construction site near The Shard in central London. The vibrant geometric patterns, preserved underground for nearly 2,000 years, reveal a glimpse into an ancient dining room once part of a Roman mansio (guesthouse).
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And now my spouse has decided they want a mosaic tile floor when we redo our floor. There goes our retirement fund! -
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And now my spouse has decided they want a mosaic tile floor when we redo our floor. There goes our retirement fund!@dancingtreefrog but in 2000 years just think how good it'll look when they find it
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Roman Mosaic Unearthed — Southwark, London, UK
What Time Reveals (9 Photos): https://streetartutopia.com/2026/03/28/from-buried-mosaics-to-trees-shaping-themselves-around-bricks/Two archaeologists gently uncover a large Roman mosaic beneath a construction site near The Shard in central London. The vibrant geometric patterns, preserved underground for nearly 2,000 years, reveal a glimpse into an ancient dining room once part of a Roman mansio (guesthouse).
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Beautiful!
Also raises the question of why the ancient Bretons didn't destroy it. Maybe they used it. -
Roman Mosaic Unearthed — Southwark, London, UK
What Time Reveals (9 Photos): https://streetartutopia.com/2026/03/28/from-buried-mosaics-to-trees-shaping-themselves-around-bricks/Two archaeologists gently uncover a large Roman mosaic beneath a construction site near The Shard in central London. The vibrant geometric patterns, preserved underground for nearly 2,000 years, reveal a glimpse into an ancient dining room once part of a Roman mansio (guesthouse).
@streetartutopia Beautiful. It reminds me of the very first episode of the @fallofcivilizationspodcast.com. https://youtu.be/glKe9njOB24
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Roman Mosaic Unearthed — Southwark, London, UK
What Time Reveals (9 Photos): https://streetartutopia.com/2026/03/28/from-buried-mosaics-to-trees-shaping-themselves-around-bricks/Two archaeologists gently uncover a large Roman mosaic beneath a construction site near The Shard in central London. The vibrant geometric patterns, preserved underground for nearly 2,000 years, reveal a glimpse into an ancient dining room once part of a Roman mansio (guesthouse).
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what happens to these mosaics after they are uncovered, photographed and documented? are they turned back over to the property owners to be destroyed while continuing construction? are they removed somehow?
what will happen to this mosaic in particular?
Googling (or using another preferred search engine) your question gets the answer, but it's too long to include in my reply. Obviously, it can't answer what will happen to this one, though...
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@streetartutopia
Beautiful!
Also raises the question of why the ancient Bretons didn't destroy it. Maybe they used it.There are a lot all over Western Europe. Why do people have to destroy them??? Just let things as they are, they will will be covered by grass in months and protected for 1.5 to 2 milleniums. People are probably already busy, why lose time and energy at destroying things? Which benefits???
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