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Alexander Mosaic from the House of Faun

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A Republican Roman mosaic dated c. 100 B.C.E., made of tesserae, depicting a battle between the forces of Alexander the Great and another army, with Alexander charging into battle on horseback.

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Topic 2.5: 2.5 Unit 2 Required Works

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