Archaeologists have uncovered a spectacular Roman-era mosaic inside a wealthy villa at the ancient city of Adramytteion on Turkey’s Aegean coast, dating to roughly the late second or third century A.D. 

The 16.4-by-11.8-foot mosaic contains 15 colorful panels showing birds, fish, cats and other animals, along with mythological figures including a gorgon believed to be Medusa and a winged horse possibly representing Pegasus.

Two of the animals are especially unusual because their names were written in Greek: a cat called Emerald, shown sitting on a cushion, and a leaping dog named Ocean.

Researchers believe the named animals may have been pets or familiar creatures associated with the household, giving the mosaic a personal connection to the people who lived in the villa, Live Science has reported.

The discovery provides a rare glimpse into Roman domestic life and shows that wealthy residents of the period decorated their homes not only with mythology and elaborate artwork, but also with images that may have commemorated animals important to their household.