Postage stamps of Cyprus (Greek)
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Postage stamps of Cyprus (Greek)
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Europe 2025. National Archaeological Discoveries |
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Ancient floor mosaic depicting chariot races at the Hippodrome (4th century AD, Akaki, Nicosia)
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Ancient floor mosaic depicting chariot races at the Hippodrome (4th century AD, Akaki, Nicosia)
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Europe 2025. National Archaeological Discoveries
On May 9, 2025, the Hellenic Postal Administration of Cyprus issued a series of postage stamps titled "National Archaeological Discoveries" as part of the Europe 2025 project. The theme for this two-stamp set is a stunning archaeological find: a large floor mosaic depicting chariot races at the ancient Roman hippodrome. The mosaic floor depicting chariots was discovered during excavations conducted by the Cyprus Department of Antiquities near the village of Akaki in the Nicosia district. It is part of the floor decoration of a wealthy Roman country villa dating from the 4th-5th centuries CE. |
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