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.

Bust of Roman matron

Bust of Roman matron. The sculpture is in the British Museum.Więcej

Roman fresco showing figs and bread

Roman fresco showing figs and bread. The object is in the British Museum.Więcej

Roman fresco depicting face of woman from Herculaum

Roman fresco depicting the face of a woman from Herculanum. The object is located in The British Museum.Więcej

Charred remains of pomegranates

Charred remains of pomegranates from Oplontis, which was near Pompeii and was destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 CE. The remains are in the British Museum.Więcej

Wooden device for pulling water

Partially preserved and charred wooden device for drawing water. The object was discovered in the so-called House of the Two Atriums, in Herculaneum. Artifact in the British Museum.Więcej

Fresco from Roman room in so-called House of the Golden Bracelet in Pompeii

Fresco from a Roman room in the so-called House of the Golden Bracelet in Pompeii. The painting shows garden scenes. The find is in the British Museum.Więcej

Roman bronze funnel

Roman bronze funnel, used to pour dry goods. The object is located in The British Museum.Więcej

Glass drinking horn from Pompeii

Glass drinking horn from Pompeii. The object is in the British Museum.Więcej

Casts of the victims’ remains

Casts of the remains of victims (two adults and two children) of the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 CE. The find was discovered in the House of the Golden Bracelet in Pompeii. It is currently…Więcej

Fish on Roman fresco

Fish on Roman fresco. The object is discovered in Pompeii. The artifact is located in The British Museum.Więcej

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