At the top left corner (first photo) you see a modern building which was constructed specially to protect ancient mosaic panels. The fixed temperature and air humidity are maintained inside and special “foot bridges” are constructed for easy-to-look.
The villa was built around the year 200, and destroyed in the earthquake on 363.
The mosaics lie in the dining room. The tables would not place in the middle of the room and couches were put at the sides so people could enjoy the mosaics while eating.
The mosaic panels show excerpts from the life of Dionysius, the major figure of Greek mythology, ancient God of wine. In additional to winemaking, he is the patron of deity of agriculture and the theatre. He is seen along with Pan and Hercules in several of the 15 panels. Smaller mosaic pieces were used to allow for greater details.
The daintily laid compositions of thousands of tiny stones in 23 colors depict wine processions, drinking competitions and others.
And certainly, the main Tzippori’s attraction - “Mona Lisa of the Galilee” is housed in “Dionysius Party” dining room. It is portrait of young lady, possibly meant to be Venus.
Mosaic stones are more finely than on a “Nile House” and so even from close distance the effect of single whole, life-like picture.
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