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Individual Tiles

While the fully reconstructed floor is the focus of this project, each individual tile is intriguing in its own right. Explore each tile individually here.

Start with the “Richard the Lionheart ” tile

Digital reconstruction of the 12-roundel section of the floor mosaic with surrounding text and decorative pieces. © Janis Desmarais and Amanda Luyster

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