Archaeologists dig up Roman mosaic in former rebel stronghold in Syria

People look at a large mosaic that dates back to Roman era in the town of Rastan, Syria (AP)

Syrian experts have uncovered a large intact mosaic that dates back to the Roman era, describing it as the most important archaeological discovery since the country’s conflict began 11 years ago.

Journalists were shown the mosaic, which shows ancient Amazon warriors, in the central town of Rastan near Homs, Syria’s third-largest city.