Roman skeleton and glass bottle
Roman skeleton and glass bottle were found in an ancient grave from the 4th century CE. The tomb was in the necropolis of Jagodin Mala (ancient Naissus), today’s city of Nis, southeast Serbia.
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Curiosities of ancient Rome (Artifact)
The world of ancient Romans abounded in a number of amazing curiosities and information. The source of knowledge about the life of the Romans are mainly works left to us by ancient writers or discoveries. The Romans left behind a lot of strange information and facts that are sometimes hard to believe.
Hairpins in shape of women’s busts
Roman hairspins in the shape of women’s busts. The objects were made of ivory and are dated to the 1st- 2nd century CE. Objects were found in one of the graves in the remains of Viminacium, a Roman city located near modern Kostolac, in eastern Serbia. Currently, the objects are in the collection of the museum in Požarevac.
Fragment of Roman couch with footstool
Roman couch with footstool. The object has bone and glass decorations. Dated to the 1st century CE.
Coin to honor victories in Britain
Golden aureus minted between 46-47 CE during the reign of Emperor Claudius. The coin was created in honour of the first victories of the Romans in Britain. This is evidenced by the visible triumphal arch, an inscription referring to Britain, the silhouette of the horseman (perhaps Claudius himself) and a tropheum made of the opponent’s weapons.
Roman folding stool
Roman folding stool, made of bronze and iron. Dated to the 2nd century CE.
Roman comb with etui
Roman wooden comb complete with a leather etui. The object is dated to the 1st century CE and comes from the archaeological site in Vindolanda (northern England). The object was found in the officer’s quarters in the Roman camp.
Mysterious tablets from Viminacium
In the 21st century, Serbian archaeologists came across numerous interesting finds in ancient Viminacium (eastern Serbia) – the capital of the Roman province of Moesia Superior. One of the most interesting are silver and gold tablets, with mysterious engraved symbols.
Helmet of murmillo
The bronze helmet of the murmillo – type gladiator. The object dates to the 2nd century CE. The artefact is located in the Neues Museum in Berlin.
Very well preserved Roman slipper
One of the better-preserved examples of Roman footwear found in the former Roman camp – Vindolanda, in northern England. This leather women’s slipper for warm days bears the name of the manufacturer: Lucius Aebutius Thales.
