In England, unique artwork dating back to the early 2nd century is discovered by archaeologists.

An ancient mosaic dating back to the early second century has been discovered through excavations at Wroxeter Roman City in Shropshire, England.

According to a news release from English Heritage, the 2,000-year-old Roman mosaic portrays dolphins and fish on vibrant white, red, and blue tiles.

The ancient city, established in the 90s AD, was once a thriving metropolis the size of Pompeii, with over 200 houses, a civic bath house, a marketplace, and other amenities.

Despite the few remaining buildings, much of the city remains unexcavated, as shown by a recent discovery.

The excavations of the city were carried out in collaboration between English Heritage, the University of Birmingham, Vianova Archaeology & Heritage Services, and Albion Archaeology, as stated in the news release. A total of thirty archaeologists participated in the excavations.

Initially, excavations were undertaken to discover a possible location for the city's Civic Temple, but an abundance of unexpected findings were uncovered.

A monumental building and a possible shrine were discovered near the city's main road, although their presence was not particularly surprising.

The discovery of the mosaic was a "rare" find that left archaeologists "amazed" during excavations.

The artwork was commissioned by a wealthy and important person shortly after the city was established, according to the news release.

Other than coins and pottery fragments, other artifacts discovered at the site are also present.