Curiosities of ancient Rome (Monuments)

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Monuments are curiosities dedicated to the preserved buildings, ruins, and material remains of the ancient Roman world. This category includes lesser-known facts, interesting details, and unusual information about Roman monuments, their history, function, and significance for understanding the history of the Roman Empire.

Roman theater in Salona

In ancient Salona, located near modern-day Split in Croatia, the remains of a Roman theater have been preserved. It was one of the most important public buildings in the former capital of the province of…Więcej

Temple of Jupiter in Diocletian’s Palace in Split

Within the monumental Diocletian’s Palace in Split, Croatia, lies one of the best-preserved Roman temples in Croatia – the Temple of Jupiter. The structure was built at the turn of the 3rd and 4th centuries…Więcej

Samnite House in Herculaneum – one of oldest and most beautiful houses in city

Casa Sannitica, or Samnite House, is one of the oldest and best-preserved houses in ancient Herculaneum. Built in the 2nd century BCE, its architecture is an excellent example of a stately residence belonging to a…Więcej

Forum, theater and temple – heart of public life in Roman Salona

The southeastern part of ancient Salona (Croatia), capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia, was the city’s most important center of political, religious, and cultural life. It was here that the most important public buildings…Więcej

City walls of Salona – mighty fortifications of Roman capital of Dalmatia

The defensive walls of Salona, the capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia, were one of the most important elements of the city’s infrastructure. Their construction began as early as the 2nd century BCE, when…Więcej

Porta Caesarea in Salona – monumental gate of Roman metropolis of Dalmatia

Porta Caesarea was one of the most important gates of the ancient city of Salona, the capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia. Located in the eastern part of the city, it served as a…Więcej

Roman amphitheater in Salona

The amphitheater in ancient Salona, the capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia, was built in the second half of the 2nd century CE. It was one of the most important public buildings in the…Więcej

Qasr Bashir in Jordan – well-preserved Roman fort

Qasr Bashir in Jordan is the well-preserved ruin of a Roman fort built during the reign of Diocletian (284-305 CE). During this time, the Romans constructed smaller but better fortified strongholds than before. The fort…Więcej

Horrea Piperataria – spice storehouses in the heart of ancient Rome. Recently open to visit

The ruins of Horrea Piperataria – former storehouses used to store valuable spices from Asia and Egypt, such as pepper, cardamom and anise – are located in the Parco Archeologico del Colosseo in Rome. These…Więcej

Roman thermae in Bath

Roman thermae in Bath, England, known as Thermae Aquae Sulis, was an important center of social life in ancient times. It was created around 60 CE, around natural thermal springs that the Romans considered sacred,…Więcej

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