A mosaic with a Solomon’s Knot was uncovered in ancient Smyrna, Türkiye
A mosaic floor measuring approximately 3 by 4 meters was uncovered in the ancient city of Smyrna, located in İzmir, featuring geometric patterns, botanical motifs, and interlocking twelve-sided panels with a Solomon’s Knot at its center. The mosaic was discovered along the North Street of the Smyrna Agora and is the first such pavement found at the site in nearly 70 years. The excavation is part了的
A mosaic floor measuring approximately 3 by 4 meters was uncovered in the ancient city of Smyrna, located in İzmir. The mosaic includes geometric patterns and botanical motifs, with interlocking twelve-sided geometric panels and a Solomon’s Knot positioned at its center. The Solomon’s Knot is formed by intertwined loops. The mosaic was discovered along the North Street of the Smyrna Agora. The excavation is part of the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s 'Heritage for the Future' project, with Professor Dr. Akın Ersoy of İzmir Katip Çelebi University serving as the excavation director. This is the first mosaic pavement discovered at the Smyrna site in nearly 70 years. According to TurkeyToday.com, the mosaic dates to the period between the fourth and sixth centuries A.D. The Solomon’s Knot is commonly interpreted as an apotropaic sign intended to protect people and spaces from misfortune, envy, and harmful forces often described as the 'evil eye'.
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