Architecture & Design on Instagram: "Discovered in 2009 during hotel construction in #Antakya, #Turkiye, this 2nd–3rd century AD Roman mosaic is distinguished by its wave-like surface—an effect not of damage, but of centuries of seismic activity in a tectonically active region. Built on layered foundations of gravel, sand, and mortar, the mosaic was engineered to absorb ground movement, allowing it to deform gradually without breaking. Today, it stands as both an exceptional #archaeological arti