Curiosities of ancient Rome (Artifact)

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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.

Roman mosaic showing aquatic animals

Aquatic animals. Part of a mosaic from Pompeii.Więcej

Roman fresco showing dancers

Roman fresco showing dancers. Found in Pompeii, Villa of Cicerone. Currently located in Naples Museum.Więcej

Remains of hand-cart in Pompeii

Remains of a hand-cart in a ruined Pompeii house. Dated back to I century CE.Więcej

Roman bowl with remains of red pigment

Roman bowl with remains of red pigment, found in Pompeii. Dated back to I century CE.Więcej

Roman fresco showing scene of tragedy

Roman fresco showing scene of tragedy. Found in Pompeii, Casa dei Dioscuri or the home of the divine twins, Castor and Pollux (VI 9, 6–7). Located in Naples Museum.Więcej

Roman fresco showing actor and tragic mask

Roman fresco showing an actor and a tragic mask, located in Pompeii. Dated back to I century CE.Więcej

Roman fresco showing woman

Roman fresco depicting a pensive woman. Found in a villa in Boscoreale (near Pompeii); dated to the 1st century BCE. Currently, the fresco is kept at the National Archaeological Museum in Naples. Roman fresco in…Więcej

Roman bone comb

Roman bone comb. Found in Pompeii and dated to the 1st century CE.Więcej

Roman gold statuette

Roman gold statuette uncovered in Pompeii, showing wild goat. Dated back to 1st century CE. Object currently located in Archaeological Museum in Naples.Więcej

Beautifully decorated Roman pitcher jug

Roman painted glass one handled jug. Dated back to I century CE. Found in Ismant el-Kharab, ancient Kellis, Egypt. Depicting combatant gladiators.Więcej

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