Roman mosaic showing leopard
Roman mosaic showing leopard. Object found in Woodchester (western England) Roman villa.
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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 sculpture of Sappho
Roman marble sculpture showing Sappho – a Greek poet from the Lesbos. Object was found in Herculanum, in Villa of the Papyrii.
Roman fresco showing fullers
Roman fresco from the fullonica (dyer’s shop) of Veranius Hypsaeus in Pompeii. Object dated to I century CE; found in Pompeii. Now located in the National museum of Naples.
Roman door planks found at Vindolanda
Roman door planks found at Vindolanda with carved numerals – possibly showing barrack room numbers.
Carved footprints in Italica
Footprints carved in marble. The object was found in the Roman amphitheater in Italica (province of Sevilla, Spain).
Beautifully decorated Romn jar with eagles
Beautifully decorated bronze jar, with representations of eagles. Object found in Herculaneum. Dated back to 1st century CE.
