Curiosities of ancient Rome (Artifact)

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Artifacts is a collection of curiosities dedicated to objects left behind by the ancient Romans. This category features lesser-known facts and interesting information about archaeological finds, such as tools, weapons, coins, inscriptions, and everyday objects, which provide a deeper understanding of life in the Roman Empire.

Fayum mummy portrait of young woman

Fayum mummy portrait of young woman, discovered in Egypt, shown with a crescent -shaped pendant – such artifact was given to girls to protect them from evil spirits. Fayum mummy portraits were realistic portraits made…Więcej

Roman sculpture showing Aesculap

Roman sculpture showing Aesculap, the god of medicine. object dated to the second century CE. Discovered in Formiae in the campaign (Italy). The artifact is located in NY Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).Więcej

Roman sculpture probably showing Lucius Cornelius Sulla

Roman sculpture probably showing Lucius Cornelius Sulla, a Roman dictator from the first century BCE. The object dated to the first century BCE. The artifact is located in NY Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).Więcej

Discovered statue of goddess Nike

In September 2023, in the ancient city of Syedra (southern Türkiye), a statue of the goddess Nike (Goddess of Victory) consisting of 35-40 fragments was discovered under a certain tomb. The statue is 83 cm…Więcej

Ancient tombstone of Lucius Aelius Melitinos

Ancient tombstone of Lucius Aelius Melitinos, the youngest son of Myron and Felicula. The baby’s name – Melitinos – means “sweet as honey” in Greek. On the tombstone we can read that the child lived…Więcej

Rare and unusual Roman ring

Rare and unusual Roman bronze ring from the 1st Century BCE with a beautifully crafted intaglio which displays Gaius Julius Caesar.Więcej

Roman religious mask

Roman religious mask, which was probably worn by a priest during religious processions. The object was discovered in a drain in the Roman baths in Bath (England).Więcej

Ancient Roman stone with inscription

An ancient Roman stone with an inscription was discovered in Bath (England). As it turns out, the object refers to the practice of haruspices, who used to tell fortunes from the entrails of animals. The…Więcej

Trajan at wall in London

Under the so-called “London Wall”, which dates back to Roman times, there is a sculpture of Emperor Trajan (reigned 98-117 CE). The sculpture was made of bronze in the 20th century. It is a copy…Więcej

Aphrodite (Venus) on Roman sculpture

Aphrodite (Venus) on a Roman sculpture that is a replica (2nd century CE) of an original from Greek times. The object is located in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples (Italy).Więcej

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