Paliochora, Byzantine Maronia

Paliochora, Byzantine Maronia

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The mosaics of the early Christian basilica have been uncovered and preserved. They are located mainly in the arcades of the atrium and in the nave. They are characterized by a wide variety of colors and elaborate designs with well worked details. The striking designs are respectively reminiscent of mosaics in buildings of the same period in North Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean.
In the central aisle, a mosaic inscription states the name of a sponsor: Varnavas, who contributed to the construction of the mosaic floor "for prayer" for the happiness of his family. There were other dedicatory inscriptions for other clergy or laity, which did not survive. The zones of the floor are separated with each other by white stripes.

Look now at the outstanding mosaics of the early Christian basilica, which have been uncovered and preserved. They are located mainly in the arcades of the atrium and in the nave. They are characterized by a wide variety of colors and elaborate designs, with well worked details. The striking designs, are respectively reminiscent of mosaics in buildings of the same period, in North Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean.
In the central aisle,, a mosaic inscription states the name of a sponsor,: Varnavas, who contributed to the construction of the mosaic floor ,"for prayer", for the happiness of his family. There were other dedicatory inscriptions for other clergy or laity, which did not survive. The zones of the floor, are separated with each other, by white stripes.

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