Construction of the garage was halted for some time due to the discovery of mosaics dating from the imperial period in previously unknown chambers under the hill.

The wonderful mosaics and frescoes, dating from between 1310 and 1320 (contemporary with those of Giotto in Italy), are almost certainly the work of a single artist, now unknown.

The oldest discovery in the area of Tirana was a mosaic, dating back to the 3rd century A.D., with several other remains found at the Fountain of Shengjin, near a medieval temple.

Hatay has a rich collection of mosaics dating back to the Roman era in the Second and Third centuries.

It had its own private baths and a richly decorated interior, with fine mosaics dating from the 2nd century AD showing animal and mythological scenes.

Finally, Tunisia has a rich tradition of mosaics dating back to ancient times.

Two mosaics dating from a Roman villa (ca 250 AD) are displayed in an on-site museum, the Römerhalle.

A smaller example, but one which retains its original character, is the church of S. Sabina, built 425, with apsidal mosaics dating from 822 (174).

Over the portals of the chief facade of St. Mark's, mosaics dating from the 13th to the 18th century depict biblical and historical scenes and highlight the removal of the saint's body from Alexandria.

Hot Springs, first constructed during the Roman era, with remnants of mosaics dating from the 2nd century CE.