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Curiosities of ancient Rome (Artifact)

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.

Livia on Roman sculpture

Livia on a Roman sculpture. The object dates back to the beginning of the 1st century CE; discovered in Cerveteri, Italy. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).

Livia on Roman sculpture

Roman sculpture showing torso

Roman sculpture showing an armored torso. The object dates back to the 1st century CE. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).

Roman sculpture showing torso

Sculpture of elderly Roman

Sculpture of an elderly Roman. The object dates back to the 1st century BCE. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).

Sculpture of elderly Roman

Bust of Roman emperor Claudius

Bust of the Roman Emperor Claudius. The object dates back to 41-54 CE; discovered in Cerveteri, Italy. The artifact is located in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.

Bust of Roman emperor Claudius

Bust of Emperor Titus

Bust of Emperor Titus, who reigned in 79-81 CE. The object was probably built between 81-96 CE. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark); it was discovered in Ostia.

Bust of Emperor Titus

Roman sculpture of Aeneas

Roman sculpture of Aeneas from the 2nd century CE It is a copy of the original, made of bronze during the reign of Augustus, which decorated the tomb of Aeneas in Lavinium in 12 BCE.

Roman sculpture of Aeneas

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