Curiosities of ancient Rome (Artifact)

Roman pipes that supplied water in Palmyra (Syria). An example of the engineering genius of the ancient Romans.

Skeleton found in Roman grave, dated around 3rd-4th century CE. It was found in remains of Viminacium, Roman town located near Kostolac, eastern Serbia.

The photo shows the underground part of Aqua Traiana, which transported water from an underground source located under an abandoned 13th-century church on the shores of Lake Bracciano.

The statuette shows a Gallic-Roman Hermaphrodite. The object is dated from 2nd – 3rd century CE and is about 10 cm tall.

Roman mosaic showing the three Graces. The object was found in the House of Apollo in Pompeii. Dated to the 1st century CE. At the moment, it is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.

Preserved, carved in the stone Roman arch, which was on the so-called Via Delle Gallie – the Roman road that crossed the Aosta Valley towards Gaul. The road was 5 meters wide. Next to arch is located a milestone marking the XXXVI Roman mile (53 km), calculated from Aosta. The road led from Eporedia (Ivrea) to Augusta Praetoria Salassorum (Aosta).

Roman silver antoninianus coins, dated back to 3rd century CE. Objects were found in province of Vojvodina, northern Serbia.

Mummy portrait of a youth. Object was found in Egypt. Dated back to 150–200 CE. It is example of so called Fayum portrait.

Roman gold ring dated back to 1st-2nd century CE. It was found next to Hadrian’s Wall.

Roman marble bust of emperor Hostilian. Dated to middle of 3rd century CE. Object located in The Vatican Museums in Rome.