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House of Eustolius

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Originally a palace dating from the early Roman period, this complex was subsequently altered in the 3rd century AD and made a more communal space for the local residents, with extensive baths, courtyards and halls. Its colourful, Christian-influenced mosaic floors are well preserved and make a mention of the builder, Eustolios, and the decidedly non-Christian patron, Apollo. Look for the Christian motifs of cross-shaped ornaments and fish.