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.

Young man from reign of Emperor Nero

Young man from the reign of Emperor Nero (54-68 CE). The Roman sculpture is in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.Więcej

Roman matron

Roman matron depicted in a sculpture. Object made of marble; dating back to the 1st century BCE.Więcej

Roman sculpture of young boy

Roman sculpture of a young boy. Object dated to 30-50 CE; discovered in a tomb in Rome. Portraits of children were not common until the reign of Emperor Augustus (27 BCE – 14 CE).Więcej

Sculpture of goddess with crown

Sculpture of a goddess with a crown. The head has been preserved and was placed on a powerful statue of a goddess, who was probably the personification of the city in Latium. The proof of…Więcej

Sculpture of Roman Emperor Macrinus

Sculpture of the Roman Emperor Macrinus (reigned 217-218 CE). Macrinus was the prefect of the praetorians and he was supposed to kill Emperor Caracalla in 217 CE. Raised to the Roman throne by the troops…Więcej

Sculpture of Julia Domna

Sculpture by Julia Domna from the end of the 2nd century CEJulia was the wife of Emperor Septimius Severus, who reigned from 193 to 211 CE. He won the civil war and stabilized the situation…Więcej

Sculpture of Hadrian

Sculpture of Hadrian, emperor in the years 117-138 CE, who was the third of the so-called five good emperors. The object was discovered in Rome. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen…Więcej

Fresco discovered in Pompeii showing child wearing hooded cloak

A fresco discovered in Pompeii showing a child wearing a hooded cloak. He is accompanied by a dog. They both sit among the grapes. This is a great example of ancient naturalism.Więcej

Sculpture probably depicting Julia Titia

A sculpture probably showing Julia Titia, the daughter of Emperor Titus, who reigned in 79-81 CE. The object dates back to around 90 CE. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).…Więcej

Roman sculpture depicting Agrippina the Younger

Roman sculpture depicting Agrippina the Younger (ca. 16 – 59 CE), wife of Emperor Claudius. The object dates back to the 1st century CE. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).…Więcej

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