فسيفساء أولاد عاقلة (دائرة الحمادية ولاية برج بوعريريج)‎

Abstract EN

The Ouled Agla Mosaic (el Hamadia, Bordj Bou Arreridj province) is one of the most important roman mosaics discovered in Algeria during the colonial period.

two ancient Greek myths are depicted.

five scenes from the transformations of Jupiter, are represented in the central panel.

the story of queen Penthesilea, whose amazon army assisted king Priam in the Trojan wars is told around the perimeter.

it has not been the subject of thorough study by Algerian researchers.

many specialists remain unaware of its segments on display at the museum of ancient archaeology in Algeria and in the headquarters of the governorate of Constantine.

this article examines the Ouled Agla mosaic from a number of perspectives.

roman mythological beliefs were brought to the provinces and incorporated in architectural elements.

this work of art is a fine example and holds historic and cultural significance for Algeria, in general, and Ouled Agla, in particular.