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ALEXANDRIA:
Villa of Birds

The Villa of Birds, right north of the Roman Amphitheatre is among the most recent discoveries in Alexandria. It has gotten its name from its stunning mosaic floors, depicting 9 different species of birds. There is also the image of a panther.

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