Curiosities of ancient Rome (Artifact)
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Roman mosaic showing ducks, birds and frogs on water
Roman mosaic showing ducks, birds and frogs on the water. The object was discovered in the Faun’s House in Pompeii. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples; dated to the 1st century BCE.
Roman sculpture showing goddess of wisdom Athena
Roman replica of a Greek sculpture depicting the goddess of wisdom Athena. The object is dated to the 1st century CE. The original, referred to as the Farnese Athena, was created in the 5th century BCE in the school of ... Read more
Ancient well
An ancient marble well discovered in Italy. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.
Well-preserved Roman leather boot
Well-preserved Roman leather shoe that was discovered in London and dates from 75-125 CE. The artifact is in the Museum of London.
Hippolytus and his stepmother Phaedra
Roman painting showing a scene from mythology. In the fresco we see Hippolytus and his stepmother Phaedra, who confesses her affection for him. Phaedra tried to seduce Hippolytos; but when he rejected her advances, she hanged herself accusing Hippolytus of ... Read more
Roman mosaic showing chessboard
Roman mosaic showing a chessboard in the shape of a circle. In the corners of the object we can see decorations in the form of ducks. The object is dated to the 1st BCE – 1st century CE. The artifact ... Read more
Roman mosaic showing struggle of Theseus with Minotaur
Roman mosaic showing struggle of Theseus with Minotaur in the labyrinth. At the back of the stage, we see women watching the fight in horror. The object dates back to the 1st century BCE. The artifact is in the National ... Read more
Roman fresco showing Narcissus looking at his reflection in water
Roman fresco showing Narcissus looking at his reflection in the water. There is also a cherub in the painting. Object dated to the 1st century CE; discovered in Pompeii. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.
Plaster casts of Pompeian bodies
Plaster casts of Pompeian bodies. The objects are located in the Archaeological Park of Pompeii. These are not real bodies, because during the eruption of the volcano: dust and heat killed people. Several meters of ash covered the bodies, which ... Read more
Unidentified man on Roman statue
Unidentified man on Roman marble statue. The object is dated to the reign of Emperor Tiberius (14-37 CE). The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.
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