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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.

Boy holding hare

Roman sculpture that once adorned the fountain. The object shows a boy holding a hare. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples. The sculpture is dated to the mid-1st century CE; it was discovered in Pompeii.

Boy holding hare

Roman bust of man

Roman bust of a man. An object dating back to the 1st century CE, which is a copy of a sculpture from the 1st century BCE. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.

Roman bust of man

Roman silver mirror

Roman silver mirror that was found in the House of Menander in Pompeii. The object is dated to the mid-1st century CE. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.

Roman silver mirror

Roman military frying pan

Roman military frying pan with foldable handle for easy storage and portability. The object was made of iron and was used by a soldier to cook meals. The object is located at the National Legion Museum in Caerleon (Wales).

Roman military frying pan

Amazon on horseback

Roman bronze sculpture showing an Amazon on horseback. Object dated to the mid-1st century CE. Discovered in Herculaneum; it is now in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.

Amazon on horseback

Roman grave of dog from 1st century CE

Roman grave of a dog from the 1st century CE. The way the animal was buried proves that it was an important member of the family. A vessel was found in the grave, and the head was placed on a piece of skin. The object was discovered in Cologne (Germany). It is now in the Römisch-Germanisches Museum Köln.

Roman grave of dog from 1st century CE

Roman mosaic showing parrots pulling two-wheeled chariot

Roman mosaic showing parrots pulling a two-wheeled chariot. The scene refers to the famous triumphal procession of Dionysus (Bacchus) and may symbolize wealth and prosperity. Object dated to the 3rd century CE; is in the Römisch-Germanisches Museum in Cologne (Germany).

Roman mosaic showing parrots pulling two-wheeled chariot

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