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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.
Victim of eruption of Vesuvius in unusual pose
The photo showing the preserved remains of an inhabitant of Pompeii gained considerable popularity on the Internet, who in 79 CE died as a result of hot pyroclastic flow (gas and ash cloud) that killed most of the population living in the area around Mount Vesuvius. The unusual position in which the body found itself is indecently associated with many people.
Roman silver phallus pendant
In 2020, a well-preserved Roman phallus-shaped pendant was discovered in one of the English fields. The object is dated from the 1st-5th century CE and it is made of silver. This year, the artifact was declared a national treasure in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Grand Theater in Ephesus – before and after excavations
Comparison of the 2,300-year-old Grand Theater in Ephesus (Turkey) – before and after the excavations.
Black stone from Emessa
Elagabalus was less than fourteen years old when he ascended the throne on May 16, 218 CE. Lost, he sought support from a god – El Gabal, whom he had served until recently. He brought from Emessa the black stone symbolizing Baal (most likely a piece of a meteorite; Herodian mentions that it “fell from heaven”) and made sacrifices before him, killing sheep and cows with his own hands.
Roman amulet with phallus
Roman amulet made of an antler base with a carved phallus. The object was found in the area of the former Roman camp where the II Augusta legion was stationed; in Caerleon (Wales).
Owl on Roman mosaic
Roman mosaic showing an owl. The object was discovered in southern France, in the city of Uzès. Artifact dated to the second half of the 1st century BCE.
Roman glass urn containing cremated bones of deceased
Roman glass urn containing the cremated bones of the deceased. The object was found near the camp of the Legio II Augusta in Caerleon (Wales), in an ancient cemetery. The ashes probably belong to one of the fallen Roman legionaries. Artifact dated to the 1st century CE.
Beautiful intaglio with concave relief showing bee
Beautiful intaglio with a concave relief showing a bee. The object is from Syria. Dated on the 1st-3rd century CE.
