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.

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…Więcej

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…Więcej

Roman ring embossed with image of goddess Fortuna

Roman ring embossed with the image of the goddess Fortuna. The object is dated to 1st BCE – 1st century CE.Więcej

Roman metal vessel

Roman metal vessel with remnants of enameled decoration. The object was found in a grave in Pinguentum (present-day Buzet, Croatia), but was made in Britain or Gaul in the 2nd century CE. The artifact is…Więcej

Prow of Roman warship made of bronze

An extraordinary ancient artifact has been discovered off the coast of Sicily, near the Aegadian Islands: the bronze prow of a Roman warship, known as a rostrum. This rare find directly links us to the…Więcej

Beautifully decorated antique glass bowl with ancient Greek inscription

Beautifully decorated antique glass bowl with an ancient Greek inscription: “Drink to live forever, for many years.” The object was discovered in a 4th-century Roman cemetery in Slovenia. The artifact is currently housed at the…Więcej

Preserved Roman tap and water tank

Preserved Roman tap and water tank. This nearly 2,000-year-old object was discovered in Pompeii.Więcej

Roman floor mosaic depicting goddess Diana

Roman floor mosaic depicting the goddess Diana, made in the eastern Mediterranean. Dated to the 4th-5th century CE, the piece is located at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, Canada.Więcej

Nearly 2,000-year-old Roman military sun hat

The Bolton Museum in Bolton, England, houses a nearly 2,000-year-old Roman military sun hat—one of only three such items preserved in the world. Made of wool, it dates from around the 2nd century CE. The…Więcej

Leda and Swan in Roman mosaic

Leda and Swan in Roman mosaic; the object dates to the 2nd-3rd century CE. In Greek mythology, Zeus, enchanted by the beautiful Leda, took the form of a swan and approached her on the Eurotas…Więcej

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