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When a Roman mosaic was discovered in modern-day Turkey, it was found to be so well made that it preserved the wave of an earthquake without breaking the pattern. (infosec.pub)
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[–] Fiivemacs@lemmy.ca 33 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I'd say it was small enough that the quake didn't have any effect on the pebbles. if those were bricks they would have cracked. still amazing regardless

[–] njm1314@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

If it were bricks it wouldn't be mosaic.

[–] Fiivemacs@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 months ago

very...very true.