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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.

Roman saddle found in Egypt

Roman saddle from Aegyptus frontier. It comes from the Qustul site in southern Egypt and is dated to the last quarter of the IV century CE. Located in the Oriental Institute Museum in Chicago, USA.

Roman saddle found in Egypt

Oldest known Roman wine

The oldest known Roman wine is dating back to the 4th century CE. The 1.5-liter bottle was found in the tomb of the Roman nobleman in present-day Germany.

The oldest known Roman wine

Head of barbarian

Roman marble head of a barbarian. Dated back to late 2nd century CE. Located in Saint Petersburg, The State Hermitage Museum.

Marble head of an old woman

Bust of lictor

Roman marble bust of a lictor. Dated back to early 2nd century CE. Located in Saint Petersburg, The State Hermitage Museum.

A bust of a liqueur

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