Fragment of Roman fresco showing mask of Gorgon
A fragment of a Roman fresco showing a Gorgon mask surrounded by decors. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples. Discovered in Pompeii; dated to the 1st century CE.
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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.
Preserved Roman helmet
Preserved Roman helmet at the Archaeological Museum in Worms (south-western Germany). This is an example of a Roman helmet of the Imperial-Gallic (galae) type.
Ancient granite crocodile sculpture
Ancient granite crocodile sculpture. The object was discovered in Egypt; dated to the Roman period.
Roman sculpture showing river deity
Roman sculpture showing a river deity. Object dated to the 2nd century CE. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.
Roman fresco showing fight of heron and cobra
Roman fresco showing the fight of a heron and a cobra. The object was discovered in the so-called House of Epigrams in Pompeii. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples. Dated to the 1st century CE.
Pedestal from Roman equestrian statue
Pedestal from a Roman equestrian statue from the 1st century CE. The inscription says: “To Marcus Allius Avitus, son of Marcus, of the tribus Collina. The people of Valencia, veterans and elders, dedicate [the statue]. By decree of the decurions.”
Mosaic from tomb of former slaves
Roman mosaic from the tomb where a couple of former slaves – Amphio and Rustica – were buried. As we can read on the mosaic, the couple got married after liberation. They both received their freedom from their mistress – Terentia – after whom they also took their name. Object dated to the 1st-2nd century CE. Currently stored in the Museo di Santa Giulia in Brescia.
Ephebe on Roman sculpture
Roman sculpture showing a young man. Under the object in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples, we can read that it is a likeness of the so-called ephebe, a Greek youth who underwent compulsory military training before receiving citizenship.
Roman fresco showing young man with wreath
Roman fresco showing a young man with a wreath. Object dated to the 1st century CE. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.
Roman fresco showing still life
Roman fresco showing still life. On the silver dish we see various delicacies, including a cake resembling a modern focaccia or pizza. Object dated to the 1st century CE; discovered in Pompeii on the wall of one of the houses.
