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1,500-Year-Old Greek Inscription Mosaic Reading “Let the Envious Burst” Discovered in Syedra

1,500-Year-Old Greek Inscription Mosaic Reading “Let the Envious Burst” Discovered in Syedra

A 1,500-year-old mosaic with Greek inscriptions has been uncovered in the ancient city of Syedra, near Alanya on Türkiye’s Mediterranean coast. The well-preserved floor mosaic, discovered during ongoing archaeological excavations, features decorative geometric and vegetal motifs accompanied by two striking inscriptions, including one that can be translated as “Let the envious burst.” The discovery provides