Skeletons of Romans inside family tomb
Skeletons of the Romans inside the family tomb. This place was found in the Jagodin Mala necropolis, in Niš (ancient Naissus), in south-eastern Serbia. The object dates to the 3rd-4th century CE.
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Curiosities of ancient Rome (Artifact)
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.
Skeleton of Roman soldier from under Vesuvius
The skeleton of a Roman soldier who died as a result of the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 CE.
Caricature from Pompeii
Roman graffiti from the Villa of the Mysteries in Pompeii. On the wall you can see a caricature of a man with a pointed chin, a laurel wreath and a big nose.
Realistic Roman portrait
An amazing realistic portrait of a Roman man. Dated to 200-250 CE.
Tombstone of Agrippina the Elder
Marble tombstone of Agrippina the Elder – mother of emperor Caligula. The building was in the mausoleum of Augustus; currently located in the Capitoline Museums.
Roman arm purse
Bronze Roman arm purse. Other objects of this type had coins inside. The object was found on the so-called Barcombe Hill near Vindolanda (northern England). Dated to the 2nd century CE.
Roman swastika-shaped fibula
Roman swastika-shaped fibula. The object is made of bronze and dates to the 3rd-4th century CE. The artifact was found near Veliko Gradište, in eastern Serbia.
Portrait of a mummified Roman woman
Portrait of a mummified Roman woman. The painting is made with wax on sycamore wood. The artifact dates to 2nd century CE and comes from Roman Egypt.
