An example of Opus Sectile found in the Roman suburb, Ostia Antica, the original port city of Rome. An example of Opus Sectile along the wall, a different articulation than the ground plane, found in Ostia Antica. An example of Opus Sectile found in the Roman suburb, Ostia Antica, the original port city of Rome. Opus sectile first appeared in Rome in Republican times (before the 2nd century BC) as pavement in simple geometrical and floral designs. From the 1st century AD there was also a regular production of small pictures of the opus sectile type.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 09, 2023 04:19 UTC