ID: TWTQMYCH36 · © Carl Rasmussen · Added: 2025

Altar and Opus Sectile

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View looking towards the Altar and the Synthronos in Saint Nicholas Church in Myra/Demre. In the lower center of the image, note the beautiful cut stone floor (opus sectile). This type of flooring was more expensive than mosaic floors.

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