Oval gem with head of man
Oval gem with head of man. Made of black jasper. Dated back to I cenutry BCE.
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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 marble table support
Roman marble table support (trapezophoros), dated back to circa 2nd century CE.
Golden burial wreath
Golden burial wreath worn on the head of the deceased. Made of golden oak leaves and acorns. Dated to around I-II century CE.
Skeletons of family hiding against earthquake
Skeletons found in a Roman house in Kourion, Cyprus, by David and Noelle Soren in the mid-1980s.
Roman glass made by method of glass forming
Roman glass made by the method of glass forming, reassuring the scene from the chariot race. On the glass, the inscription: “Va Pyramus” (Go on Pyramus).
Roman glass bowl showing Roman marriage
Roman glass bowl showing a Roman marriage from the 4th century CE, with the inscription: “Honey, hope you would live long”.
