Bust of Agrippina the Younger
Bust of Agrippina the Younger, made of marble and dated to the 1st century CE. The object is located at the Rhode Island School of Design Museum (USA).
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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.
Roman mosaic with parrot
Roman mosaic with a parrot, dating from the 2nd century BCE; currently in the collection of the Pergamon Museum (Berlin, Germany).
Roman fresco showing flying bird
Roman fresco depicting a flying bird. The scene is part of a larger composition from Pompeii.
Shrimp on Roman ring
Roman gold ring with a cameo depicting a shrimp. The object dates to the 2nd century CE.
Roman fresco depicting Victoria
Roman fresco depicting Victoria, the Roman goddess of victory. Dating back to the 1st century CE, it is currently located at the Getty Museum in Los Angeles, USA.
Roman mosaic that survived earthquake
An 800-square-meter Roman mosaic discovered in Antioch, southern Turkey, retains the rippling marks of an ancient earthquake without disturbing its design. The piece was discovered in 2012.
Roman vessel in shape of bear
Roman vessel in shape of bear. Dating back to the 3rd or 4th century CE, it was likely filled with oil or perfume. The artifact is located at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in the United States.
Bronze hand of Jupiter Dolichenus
Bronze hand of Jupiter Dolichenus, an enigmatic deity whose cult spread from Syria throughout the Roman Empire. The object is 22.5 cm long and was likely part of a statue of the deity. The artifact was discovered in Ćuprija, Serbia; it is currently housed at the Jagodina Museum in Serbia.
Roman sarcophagus found in beach bar in Bulgaria
In Varna, Bulgaria, in 2024, a tourist noticed an unusual table at a beach bar. It turned out to be a 1,700-year-old Roman sarcophagus (measuring 90 cm x 235 cm x 75 cm) that was being used as a table.
