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How a 16th century rhino inspired Portugal's famous pavement art – BBC REEL

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Beneath the feet of everyone who visits the city of Lisbon, Portugal, lie hidden gems – floor mosaics made with limestone.

Legend has it that in the 1500s, a rhino sent from India, and the first ever seen in Europe, jumpstarted the Portugal pavement art tradition.

True or not, the fact is that this art form may be close to disappearing.

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Narrator: Jemilla Olufeko
Executive Producer: Griesham Taan

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