Curiosities of ancient Rome (Artifact)

Roman dodecahedron. Looking in such a way artefacts dated to the 2nd/3rd century CE were found throughout Europe from England to Hungary, but most often in today’s France and Germany. To date, however, their function and utility have not been established.

Roman bracelet made of twisted silver wire. The object dates to the 1st century CE; was found near the remains of a Roman fortress, in the Tekija archaeological site, on the right bank of the Danube, in eastern Serbia. The item can be seen in the National Museum of Serbia in Belgrade.

Roman votive offering in the shape of a hand. The object is made of bronze and is dated to 2nd BCE – 1st century CE.

Roman mosaic showing two children on a camel. The object is located in the Mosaic Museum in Istanbul and dates to the fifth century CE.

Greek-Roman gold bracelet called the “Heracles knot”, which was an amulet to protect against evil. It shows gold-braided snakes. Dated to the 1st century BCE.

Portrait of a Roman made on glass. The find was discovered in Pompeii and is dated to 79 CE.

Roman tombstone in Sala Colonia (near the current Rabat) in Morocco, dated to the first century CE.

Roman brooch in the form of a deer. Object dated from 2nd – 3rd century CE. These types of items were used by Roman soldiers stationed in the provinces as well as by local people.

The preserved marble head of a young Roman with a short beard, which became popular in ancient Rome at the beginning of the 2nd century CE.

Bronze figurines depicting Roman deities. The object is dated to 2nd – 4th century CE. The finds come from various places in eastern Serbia. Currently, items can be seen in the museum in Negotin.