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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.
2,000-year-old Roman brooch
A 2000-year-old Roman fibula – a decorative clip used to fasten garments. Many examples from the world of the Romans have survived to our times.
Two-layer cameo depicting Medusa
A two-layer Roman cameo made of onyx, dated around the 2nd century CE. The object shows the mythological Medusa.
Carved into stone wall Mithra killing a bull
Carved into a stone wall Mithra killing a bull; object dated to the 2nd century CE. Mithreum (temple dedicated to the cult of Mithra) is located in the ancient city of Dura Europos on the Euphrates, in present-day Syria, which was at that time on the border between the Roman Empire and the Parthian state.
Ceramic bust from girl’s grave
A ceramic bust from a girl’s grave. The object is dated from the 1st-2nd century CE. The artifact was found in Córdoba, Spain, and is now in the National Archaeological Museum of Madrid.
Alexander the Great on Roman medallion
Alexander the Great on a Roman medallion from the 3rd century CE. The object was found in Abu Qir, northern Egypt. Alexander was shown wearing a decorated Attic helmet with his head raised, suggesting his divinity.
Perfectly preserved Roman dog-shaped handle
A perfectly preserved Roman dog-shaped handle. Dated to the 2nd century CE. Length about 7 cm.
Statue showing armored emperor Titus Flavius
Statue showing the armored emperor Titus Flavius. The object is made of white marble and dates back to 79 CE.
