Stunning Roman-era mosaic discovered in Turkey features 'Emerald' the cat and 'Ocean' the dog
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“Archaeologists in Turkey have unearthed an 1,800-year-old Roman mosaic that depicts a cat named Emerald and a dog named Ocean. The artwork serves as an ancient memorial to the two pets.”
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