He was interested in simple, powerful geometric patterns such as floor mosaics.
A recent restoration has brought to light a precious set of floor mosaics.
Picasso did a remarkable black-and-white floor mosaic there in 1924.
The floor mosaic was completed after the king's death.
The church at Massuh has two layers of floor mosaics.
The intact floor mosaic covers an area of 9 x 3 m and was laid down in 530.
It had part of a fine floor mosaic, plaster wall fragments and various pottery.
A well-preserved floor mosaic has been discovered in the western part of the palace.
The church was significantly enlarged around the year 480 with floor mosaics also added at this time.
The floor mosaic was scorched in a black circle.