Greek floor mosaic was just excavated in southern Turkey, near the Syrian border

This mosaic, which is about 2200 years old, depicts the Nine Muses of Greek arts and sciences, who are said to have inspired all who engaged in those endeavors. They were the daughters of Zeus, lord of all gods, and Mnemosyne, who represented memory. Memory was important for the Muses because in ancient times, when there were no books, poets had to carry their work in their memories.