Record #00473Culture & Entertainment archive
A contiguous Roman floor mosaic covering about 1,050 m² was uncovered during hotel construction in Antakya, Türkiye, in 2010. Dating to the fourth century CE, it is recognized as the largest contiguous Roman mosaic floor.
Current Record
1050m²
Current record value
The vast geometric floor is an important archaeological remnant of ancient Antioch. Discovered during hotel construction, it was conserved in place rather than detached and reassembled elsewhere.
It is incorporated into the Necmi Asfuroğlu Archaeology Museum and the Museum Hotel Antakya. Local government documentation notes visible waves in the pavement caused by earthquakes in 526 and 528 CE.
The record conclusion has sufficient verification support.
Basis: direct confirmation by an authority
Guinness supports the 2010 discovery and 1,050 m² largest contiguous Roman mosaic claim; Antakya district-government material independently supports its size, date and preservation site. The artwork is a work entity, distinct from its site.
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