Western Branch of the Atrium                           -      -      - 
(-------------------------------------------------)     W <---(M)---> E
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Another floor mosaic decorates the atrium, set into the square and
rectangular fields covered with a rich variety of floral and geometric
patterns are medallions with extremely intricate abstract designs, some of
them creating the illusion of a downward projection.  The transitional wall
of the triclinium building and a small cubiculum can be seen to your north,
and to the south you see the well fortified palace walls.  The atrium branch
continues to your east and west.  
A slave woman trudges along, carrying her heavy basket of goods.