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 fresco showing game of players

Roman fresco showing game of players in a tavern on the Via di Mercurio in Pompeii.Więcej

Roman cavalry parade face mask

Roman cavalry parade face mask from a helmet. Dated back to II century CE.Więcej

Roman bust hammered in gold of Licinius

Roman bust hammered in gold leaf, showing emperor Licinius. Object dated back to III-IV century CE.Więcej

Roman bronze whistle

Roman bronze whistle. Dated back to I-III century CE.Więcej

Silchester eagle

The Silchester eagle is a Roman bronze casting dating from the first or second century CE, uncovered in 1866 at Calleva Atrebatum in Silchester, Hampshire, England. The eagle at the time of discovery was already…Więcej

Skeleton with ring

Roman remains with ring still on the finger. The deceased person was one of the many victims who died as a result of the Vesuvius eruption in 79 CE. The find was discovered in Herculaneum.Więcej

Mouth of truth – Roman medallion

The “Mouth of Truth” is a Roman marble medallion showing the image of a Roman bearded deity with an open mouth. The object has a diameter of about 1.75 meters and weighs 1.3 t. The…Więcej

Unique Roman ring with snake heads

Unique Roman ring with snake heads; found in Pompeii.Więcej

Roman bronze crouching winged griffin

Roman bronze crouching winged griffin. Dated back to 2nd-3rd Century CE.Więcej

Roman doll made of ivory

Found in 1964, a Roman doll made of ivory with a gold necklace. The doll was discovered next to the body of mummified girl’s body. It is dated to II century CE. She was buried…Więcej

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