Discovery of an ancient mosaic panel in the village of Maryamin south of the Syrian city of Masyaf.

The excavation department at the Hama Antiquities Department, under the General Directorate of Antiquities and Museums, discovered today, Sunday, an ancient mosaic panel in the village of Maryamin south of the city of Masyaf, as part of emergency archaeological excavations. The panel, measuring (4.30×2m), was uncovered during the digging of a well within a house in the area at a depth of 2.5 meters. The panel is composed of small colored stone cubes. According to the Directorate, the panel is divided into three scenes, the main scene in the center representing the upper part of Tyche (the goddess of fortune in Greek mythology) with Greek inscriptions meaning "good luck," surrounded by an octagonal geometric frame with eight square panels featuring geometric decorations, and two side panels with geometric designs dating back to the Roman era. It is worth noting that the Maryamin area has previously witnessed the discovery of several mosaic panels, including the Maryamin Musicians panel currently exhibited at the Hama Museum.