Homs

34.7333
36.7167

Syria digs up ‘rare’ Roman mosaic in former rebel stronghold

Syria uncovered a large intact mosaic that dates back to the Roman era, describing it on Oct. 12 as the most important archaeological discovery since the country's conflict began 11 years ago.

Journalists were shown the mosaic in the central town of Rastan near Homs, Syria's third largest city.

The Pixelated Revolution | Thessaloniki | July 6

Internationally renowned Lebanese artist Rabih Mroue presents "The Pixelated Revolution," a lecture-performance that he calls "anti-academic." The edgy artist's work is a commentary on eyewitness records of the deaths of unarmed civilians in Homs, Syria and the subsequent postings of these deaths as videos and images online.

Pages