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.
On the walls of ancient buildings in Pompeii, amazing inscriptions revealing the lives of residents, as well as electoral slogans, have been preserved. On one of the wall over there is preserved a slogan encouraging to vote on Helvius Sabinus.
A beautiful Roman mosaic showing food at the banquet. Scattered food scraps increase chaos and the meaning of the feast. On the mosaic appears name “Heraclitos”, who is the author of the work. The object dates to the 2nd century CE. Currently, it is in the Vatican Museums in Rome.
Remains of a Roman aqueduct that was used to supply water to the ancient city of Viminacium, located near the modern city of Kostolac, in eastern Serbia.
Roman statuette of gladiator thraex. The object dates to the 2nd century CE, found in Dubljani in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The facility is located in the National Museum of Serbia in Belgrade.
Roman remains and fragments of the belt found in the grave. The objects are dated to the 4th century CE. The discovery was made in the town of Niš (southern Serbia) – the ancient necropolis of Naissus. Both Christians and followers of traditional Roman deities were buried there.
Roman animal-shaped brooches: horse and bird. The objects are made of bronze and are dated to the 3rd-4th century CE. Artefacts were found in Sirmium (current city of Sremska Mitrovica in northern Serbia). The facilities are located in the museum in Sremska Mitrovica.
Roman mosaic showing the church in the form of an early Christian basilica. The object dates to the fifth century CE; currently, it is located in the Louvre Museum (France).
A beautiful Roman fresco showing a rabbit near four large figs. The object comes from Pompeii and can be seen at the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.
An early Christian grave found in the Roman city of Sirmium (now Sremska Mitrovica, northern Serbia). The object is interesting because it still has colourful frescoes, showing references to Christianity.
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