2,000-Year-Old Mosaic Uncovered at Wroxeter Roman Site

Archaeologists discover a well-preserved mosaic depicting dolphins and fish during excavations in Shropshire.

The mosaic dates back to the early 2nd century and was found near the main civic temple.
It depicts brightly-colored dolphins and fish, indicating it was commissioned by an affluent individual.
Coins, pottery, and a painted plaster wall were also discovered, aiding in dating the city's phases.
Wroxeter, known as Viriconium, was established in the 90s AD and was once comparable in size to Pompeii.
The excavation is a collaboration between English Heritage, the University of Birmingham, and other archaeology groups.