8.2K views · 209 reactions | A large mosaic depicting hunting scenes. This long mosaic “carpet”was originally made to decorate a portico or large reception room in a luxurious residence. The extremely high-quality images and its sheer size have led to the hypothesis that the mosaic came from a prestigious residence, perhaps imperial. Excavated on the Esquiline Hill in Rome and dated to the fourth century AD. #rome #yourhistoryguide #Mosaic | Yourhistoryguide.com | Facebook