Curiosities of ancient Rome (Artifact)

In Qobustan (a town located 70 km from Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan) there is an extremely rare monument dating back to Roman times. One of the stones has an inscription made by a Roman legionary.

Beautiful ancient necklace made of gold and semi-precious stones. The object dates to the II-IV century CE; he was found in a grave near the ancient city of Viminacium (near Kostolac, in eastern Serbia). Currently, the artifact can be admired in the Archaeological Park.

A beautiful image of Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus made of carnelian. The item had a propaganda function and is dated to the 2nd century CE.

At the office of censor in ancient Rome could have been chosen a person who had the appropriate experience and life was characterized by stability and on which she was confident that cope with responsible tasks such as monitoring the morality of citizens or conducting censuses.

Tombstone of an ancient Roman family from 1st – 2nd century CE. The object was found on the Kosmaj mountain in central Serbia. Currently it is located in the National Museum of Serbia in Belgrade.

Roman oil lamp (lucerna) with the image of a horse. The object is made of terracotta; dated to II-IV century CE. The artifact was found in Ritopek, near Belgrade (Serbia); nowadays it can be admired in a museum in Belgrade.

Engraving in red carnelian showing the winged goddess. Roman object dated to the 4th century CE; found in Veliko Gradište, in eastern Serbia. Currently, located in the local museum.

Roman theater in Amman (Jordan), a city which in ancient Rome was called Philadelphia. The theater was built during the reign of emperor Antoninus Pius (138-161 CE).

Roman mosaic depicting a sitting dog. The object dates to the 2nd century BCE; currently located in Egypt, Alexandria at Bibliotheca Alexandrina.

Roman marble bust of emperor Gallienus, reigning in the years 253-268 CE. The facility is located in the Altes Museum, Berlin, Germany.