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Octopus on Roman mosaic

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29 July 2025
Octopus on Roman mosaic
Octopus on Roman mosaic | Poto: Stock Image / Dreamstime

Octopus on a Roman mosaic; the object dates to the 4th century CE and was discovered in Aquileia, Italy. Octopus was part of the diet of ancient Romans, particularly in coastal regions.

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Scipio AfricanusBattle of Ilipa Gaul in the 1st century BCEGallic Wars Battle of CannaeSecond Punic War Samnite attack on Roman troopsConquest of Italy by Rome Hannibal accepting surrender of RomansFighting in Italy 216-203 BCE
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