Curiosities of ancient Rome (Artifact)

Ruins of the Roman walls in the ancient city of Aquincum (present-day Budapest, Hungary) – the capital of the province of Pannonia Inferior.

Roman bone container, found in so-called Busugrilli tomb, Malta. The object is dated around 1st BCE – 3rd century CE.

Roman marble bas-relief depicting a sleeping Ariadne. The object dates to the 3rd-4th century CE. The object was found in the remains of the imperial palace in the Gamzigrad complex (Felix Romuliana), near Zaječar in eastern Serbia. Currently, the artefact is in the museum in Zaječar.

Relief depicting Trajan’s posthumous triumph, after a victorious campaign in the Party, in 118 CE. The object is located in the Museo Archeologico Nazionale Palestrina in the ancient Praeneste (now Palestrina, Italy).

Sculpture of Emperor Claudius from the 1st century CE. The object was found in Domus Romanus in Malta.

Roman gold ring, showing the serpent and “knot of Hercules”. The object dates to the 1st century CE.

Roman oil lamp with two holes for pouring liquids (so-called bilychnis). The image of Jupiter and the eagle is visible on the object. The object was found in Domus Romana in Malta.

Roman belt from coins. Made of gold, enamel, sapphire, pomegranate and glass. Dated 370-400 CE.

The helmet of murmillo was heavy (it weighed about 3.5 kg), but it protected the gladiator very well. Above the helmet’s brim is the image of Hercules – a symbol of courage. In ancient times, the helmet was gold-plated and decorated with feathers.

Fragment of the Roman column from Brigetio (now Komarom, northern Hungary). This ancient city, like many others, was born on the place of a Roman camp in which the Roman legion stationed.