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.

Daedalus, Pasiphae and wooden cow

Daedalus, Pasiphae, and a wooden cow in a Roman fresco from the House of the Vettii in Pompeii. The painting, preserved on the north wall of the triclinium, depicts Daedalus constructing a wooden cow for…Więcej

Roman fresco showing Heracles and Omphale

Roman fresco depicting Heracles and Omphale, mythical figures from Greek mythology. The object is located at the National Archaeological Museum in Naples, Italy. The fresco depicts a mythological scene from the life of Heracles—one of…Więcej

Roman portrait from late 1st century CE

Roman portrait from the late 1st century CE, currently located at the Walters Art Museum, Baltimore (USA). This remarkably realistic portrait dates from the late 1st century AD and is one of the so-called Fayum…Więcej

Flatbread in Roman fresco

Roman fresco discovered in Pompeii depicts a flatbread that resembles, but isn’t, a modern pizza. This bread features fruits (including dates and pomegranates), spices, and perhaps sauce or cheese, all arranged in a decorative manner.Więcej

Roman fresco showing maritime villa

Roman fresco depicting a maritime villa. The object dates to 20–45 CE; found in Pompeii. The composition is vibrant with life – numerous figures in motion give the scene a dynamic feel and a sense…Więcej

Roman fresco showing globe with mountain

Roman fresco depicting a globe with a mountain. The object dates to the 1st century CE and was found at the Villa Boscoreale near Pompeii. The artifact is located at the Metropolitan Museum of Art,…Więcej

Roman fresco from Pompeii depicting man in theatre mask and woman with wreath

Roman fresco from Pompeii depicting a man wearing a theatrical mask and a woman with a wreath playing a lyre. The object is located at the National Archaeological Museum in Naples, Italy. Dated to the…Więcej

Fragment of Roman fresco depicting fight between two gladiators

Fragment of a Roman fresco depicting a fight between two gladiators. The painting was found north of the Pompeii archaeological park.Więcej

Anubis on Roman fresco

In the Roman baths of the Emperor Caracalla (reigned 211-217 CE), there is a preserved fresco depicting Anubis, which dates back to the 2nd century CE. Anubis, one of the most important gods of ancient…Więcej

Roman amforiskos

Roman amphorae made of banded agate, dating from around 1st BCE – 1st century CE. An amphorae was a small, amphora-shaped vessel usually used for storing expensive oils, perfumes or aromatic essences.Więcej

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