Curiosities of ancient Rome (Artifact)

Floor mosaic with geometric patterns at Theseus’ villa in Paphos, Cyprus. The villa was built in the second half of the 2nd century CE and was inhabited until the 7th century.

Roman wall fresco depicting Mars and Venus. Object dated to the 1st century CE. Located at the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.

Roman gemstone with a portrait of a woman from the beginning of the 1st century CE. The elegant hairstyle with tight hair and a small bun was fashionable during the reign of Octavian Augustus (27 BCE – 14 CE).

Roman marble bust of military man. Object dated to the 2nd century CE. Found in Tomis, Romania.

Roman relief showing the water organs (hydraulis) and on the sides of the gladiators during the fight. The water organ was distinguished by a loud sound and was used in amphitheaters and ancient theaters to make the show more attractive. The object was found in Trier (West Germany).

Roman cup made of green glass with handles. Object dated to the 5th-6th century CE. Height 15.5 cm.

Roman tile, with animal paw prints, from a military granary in Romania.

Roman mosaic from the 3rd century CE showing Achilles dragging the body of the defeated Hector behind his biga (two-wheeled chariot). The object is currently in the Vatican Museums in Rome.

Roman marble bust of a young man. Object dated to the 1st century CE. Located in the Vatican Museums.

Roman marble bust of a lovely 16-year-old girl named Minatia Polla. The object is dated around 40 CE. Located in the Baths of Diocletian, Rome.