Roman fresco showing young woman
Roman fresco showing a young woman. Object dated to the 1st century CE; discovered in Stabiae. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.
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Curiosities of ancient Rome (Artifact)
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.
Support for vases or plates in shape of drunken Silenus
Support for vases or plates in shape of drunken Silenus. Object dated to the 1st century CE. An artifact made of bronze; was discovered in Pompeii. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.
Roman trowel
Roman trowel left by an ancient builder in the city walls. The object was discovered in the area of ancient Verulamium (now the city of St Albans in southern England). The object is dated to the 1st century CE. The artifact is in the Verulamium museum in St Albans.
Roman bronze vessels
Roman bronze vessels piled inside each other in a tomb. The objects are dated to the 4th century CE. The discovery was made in Pewsey, in the south of England. Interestingly, a kind of “bubble wrap” of heather and ferns was used.
Permanent Roman-era bridge
Tiberius Bridge in Rimini is one of the oldest existing bridges in the world. This ancient Roman-era bridge dates back to the Roman Emperors Octavian Augustus and Tiberius. Construction of the bridge began during the reign of Emperor Octavian Augustus in 14 CE and was completed under Tiberius around 21 CE.
Roman herm showing philosopher Erennianos
Roman herm showing the philosopher Erennianos. The object is dated to the 3rd century CE; discovered in the city of Dion (northern Greece). It is now in the Archaeological Museum of Dion.
Partially preserved marble head of woman
Partially preserved marble head of a woman from Roman times – probably Venus (Aphrodite). According to the researchers, the oxidation of the sculpture’s brown eyelashes created tear-like spots. The object was discovered in Athens. It is now on display at the Acropolis museum.
Antique boxing glove
Fragment of a sculpture of a boxer (pugil), which shows an antique boxing glove. This type of wrist protector was made of several layers of leather. Object dated to the 1st century CE; discovered on the site of the former Roman theater in Verona (Italy).
Fragment of Roman fresco showing pensive couple
Fragment of a Roman fresco showing a pensive couple. Object dated to the 1st century CE; discovered in Stabiae. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.
Personifications of Summer and Autumn on Roman fresco
Medallions on a Roman fresco depicting the personifications of Summer and Autumn. The object was discovered in Pompeii; dated to the 1st century CE. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.
