Curiosities of ancient Rome (Discoveries)

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Discoveries are curiosities about archaeological finds related to ancient Rome and the ancient world. This category includes lesser-known facts, interesting details, and information about discoveries that shed new light on the life, culture, and history of the Roman Empire.

Ceremonial chariot was discovered during excavations of Roman villa just outside walls of ancient Pompeii.

Ceremonial chariot was discovered during excavations of a Roman villa just outside the walls of ancient Pompeii. The four-wheeled vehicle, made of wood and iron, with bronze and tin decorations, was preserved almost perfectly when…Więcej

Cleopatra’s treasure?

In the Archaeological Museum in Naples, in a small side room in which a collection of ancient gems is exhibited, there is probably one of the most unusual exhibits – the so-called Tazza Farnese –…Więcej

Uncovered imperial banners

In 2007, a unique discovery was made on the northeastern slope of the Palatine. Clementina Panella at the head of the research team found a mysterious chest inside which were located imperial banners (signa imperii)…Więcej

Romans and god Asclepius

Romans going to the temple of Asclepius (god of medicine and healing) sacrificed objects in the shape of a part of the body that was sick and needed healing. Those were votive offerings of healed…Więcej

In Vindolanda, Roman sole of woman’s shoe was discovered

In Vindolanda (northern England) archaeologists found Roman shoe. This is the leather sole of a woman’s shoe. It is dated to mid 2nd century CE.Więcej

Third Venus found in Granada

In the Spanish city of Granada, a unique find was found – the statue of the goddess Venus. The discovery took place in August 2018. In 2012-2013, two other deities’ sculptures were excavated from the…Więcej

In north of Italy, hundreds of gold Roman coins have been discovered

In an Italian city in the north of Italy – Como – hundreds of gold Roman coins were found. The objects are dated to the 5th century CE, and found in a stone urn in…Więcej

Amazing Roman discovery from the 15th century

In April 1485, there was an amazing discovery along Via Appia, near Rome. Namely, the corpse of a Roman girl was extracted in a great condition – dating back nearly 15 centuries. Italian intellectual Bartolomeo…Więcej

Drawing showing discovery of Temple of Isis in Pompeii

Hand-colored engraving from the book “Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies” by William Hamilton (1730-1803). The drawing shows the cover and excavations at the Isis temple in Pompeii. “Campi Phlegraei” is…Więcej

Discovered domus of Roman military in Rome

The picture shows rooms from the discovered home in Rome of a high-ranked Roman military commander. As you can see, the floors are covered with beautiful mosaics, and according to the researchers, totally domus counted…Więcej

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