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 of a soldier

Roman fresco of a soldier from the House of Valerius Rufus in Pompeii.Więcej

Duck on Roman fresco after reconstrucion

Before and after of a digital reconstruction to a Roman fresco of a duck from the Villa di Arianna, Stabiae.Więcej

Roman bronze handle in the form of lion’s head

Roman bronze handle, dated back to II-III century CE. In the form of the face of a lion cast in high relief, holding a ring in the gaping jaws, with protruding tongue, incised whiskers and…Więcej

Roman fresco showing a goat and a basket of fruit

Roman fresco showing a goat and a basket of fruit. Object from Pompeii; dated back to I century BCE.Więcej

Amazing Roman ring

Roman gold, green chalcedony and diamond ring. Dated back to III-IV century CE.Więcej

Roman beautiful snails-in-a-basket mosaic

Roman beautiful snails-in-a-basket mosaic from Basilica Patricale, Aquileia (Italy). Dated back to IV century CE.Więcej

Roman fresco of a table bearing a rich display of silverware

Roman fresco of a table bearing a rich display of silverware from Tomb of Caius Vestorius Priscus, one of the last to be built in Pompeii.Więcej

Medallion showing emperor Probus and Sol Invictus

Medallion showing emperor Probus. A great and powerful emperor of the late third century. On the coin we can see also Sol Invictus.Więcej

Part of so called Mosaic of the Four Seasons

Roman mosaic showing winter. The object known as the Four Seasons Mosaic is located in Villa of the Falconer, Argos (Greece). Dated back to V century CE. On mosaic we can see written in ancient…Więcej

Amor collecting grapes

Roman floor-mosaic showing Amor picking grapes. Object located in Carthage, Tunisia. Dated back to IV century CE.Więcej

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