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.

Homer on Roman sculpture

Homer, Greek poet and singer, on a Roman sculpture. It is a copy of a Greek original from the 3rd century BCE. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).Więcej

Sculpture of Alexander of Macedon

Sculpture of Alexander of Macedon (356 – 323 BCE). It is a Roman copy of a Greek original from the 3rd century BCE. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).Więcej

Relief showing two men leading sheep to be sacrificed

Relief showing two men leading a sheep to be sacrificed to the gods. The object dates back to the 1st century CE and comes from Rome. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in…Więcej

Preserved Roman tombstone of family of Marcus Postumius Zosimus

Preserved Roman tombstone of the family of Marcus Postumius Zosimus. The object was found in Rome and dates back to the 2nd century CE. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).Więcej

Roman woman with lush curls on sculpture

Roman woman with lush curls on sculpture. The object dates back to the 3rd century CE. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).Więcej

Preserved sculpture of Germanicus

Preserved sculpture of Germanicus, which dates back to 15 BCE – 19 CE. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark). He was one of the most famous Roman leaders. He became…Więcej

Realistic sculpture of Roman

Realistic sculpture of Roman. The object dates back to the 1st century BCE. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).Więcej

Preserved Roman and Greek sculptures on display at Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek

Preserved Roman and Greek sculptures on display at the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark). The Glyptotek Museum, also known as Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, is one of the most important art museums in Denmark. It…Więcej

Preserved Roman brick that shows man’s handprint

Preserved Roman brick that shows the handprint of a man who probably placed his hand on the material while it was drying after kneading. The object is about 2,000 years old and was found in…Więcej

Interesting and unusual sculpture – Bacchus and Cupid

Here is a sculpture from the 2nd century CE, probably a Roman copy of an older Greek work. Its detailed origin is unknown. At first, the entire group may evoke mixed feelings and unhealthy associations.…Więcej

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