A remarkable discovery was made during excavation work at the Church of St. Constantine and Helena Monastery in Ordu, Turkey, where archaeologists have uncovered a well-preserved floor mosaic dating back to the early Byzantine period. This mosaic, found in situ, represents a significant find for the region, offering new insights into the artistic and cultural expressions of the time. A Rare Find in Ordu The discovery was made under the scientific supervision of Assoc. Prof. Seckin Evcim, with the excavation led by the Ordu Museum Directorate. According to the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism, this mosaic is the first in-situ floor mosaic to be discovered in the Ordu province, marking a significant milestone in the region's archaeological record. The mosaic, which has been dated to the 5th and 6th centuries AD, provides a tangible connection to the early Byzantine era, a period marked by the spread of Christianity and the flourishing of religious art, writes Turkiye Today. Read moreSection: ArtifactsOther ArtifactsNewsHistory & ArchaeologyRead Later