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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.
Roman tombstone with a portrait of priest from Palmyra (Syria) and an Aramaic inscription. The object dates to the II century CE; was found in the Roman Singidunum (now Belgrade, Serbia). The object is located in the National Museum of Serbia in Belgrade.
Roman fresco depicting Mars (god of war) and Venus (goddess of love) – lovers who, according to ancient myths, were to hide their love before Volcano (god of fire), husband of Venus. The object was found in Herculaneum.
In the vicinity of the castle in Trenčín (Roman camp Laurgaricio) in Slovakia, a preserved inscription was found, which, as it turned out, was carved by Roman legionaries during the Marcomannic Wars (167-180 CE), fought during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius.
Ivory panel showing the death of Judas and the crucifixion of Christ. This is one of the earliest representations of the crucifixion that has survived to our time. The object dates to the 5th century CE. Currently, it is in The British Museum in London.
Beautiful Roman cavalry helmet from the 1st century CE. The object was discovered in Xanten (Germany). The helmet is partially covered with silver coating. Currently, the artefact is in a museum in Bonn (Germany).
Remains of towers and defensive walls in the former Roman city of Viminacium (near Kostolac, in eastern Serbia). Objects dated to the 2nd century CE.
A beautiful Roman earring with a man’s face. The object is made of gold and semi-precious stone and has pearl pendants. The face shown in the profile is an agate cameo.
Roman mask probably showing Oceanus – a titan personifying the so-called the outer sea, flowing around the world. The object is made of bronze and silver. Dated to 2nd – 3rd century CE. Currently located in Staatliche Antikensammlungen in Munich (Germany).
