Curiosities of ancient Rome (Monuments)
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Colossi of Memnon – talking statue
Ancient tourists visiting Egypt were attracted by a pair of giant statues in Thebes, created in the fourteenth century BCE, near the Valley of the Kings: they were two figures sitting on the throne, each with a height of a ... Read more
Great monument in Miletus
The great monument in Miletus (near today’s Balat, in southwestern Turkey), which was built by the city authorities in 63 BCE in thanks to Pompey the Great for combating piracy in the Mediterranean Sea. The monument was located in the ... Read more
Roman villa next to Evenlode river
Beautiful Roman villa on the Evenlode River in Oxfordshire, north of Leigh. The building was one of the largest of its kind in Roman Britain. It had its peak period in the 4th century CE. The villa had baths, beautifully ... Read more
Roman aqueduct in Caesarea
The wonderfully preserved Roman aqueduct in Caesarea Maritima in Israel, which was established in the 1st century BCE. The building was created on the initiative of Herod Agrippa – King of Judea. Caesarea was once a prosperous ancient city that ... Read more
St. Paul’s Catacombs in Malta
St. Paul’s Catacombs are underground burial chambers from Roman times in the city of Rabat (ancient city of Melite), in central Malta. In addition to these catacombs, we also distinguish the catacombs of St. Agata and Katald. In total, the ... Read more
Domus Romana in Malta
Domus Romana are the remains of a Roman house in Malta on the border of the cities of Mdina and Rabat (the ancient city of Melite), in the central part of the island. The facility was inhabited in the 1st ... Read more
Roman Baths in Malta
In Malta, there are Roman remains of the baths. Those are located near the region of Gnajn Tuffieħa (northwest of the island). The facility was discovered in 1929 when sewage works were carried out. Scientists suspect that the location was ... Read more
Amazing Grotto of Catullus
Grotto of Catullus is the name given to the ruins of a powerful Roman villa built at the turn of the eras, at the very end of the peninsula overlooking Lake Garda, in Sirmione. In the Renaissance era, ruins of ... Read more
Roman theater on island of Milos
Roman theater on the Greek island of Milos is one of the most important monuments of this place. The building was built for the first time in the 3rd century BCE, before being rebuilt by the Romans. The facility was ... Read more
Roman fort Ardoch
Roman fort Ardoch was located near the village of Braco, in Perthshire, Scotland. Currently there is green grass; However, what is amazing is great today to see the outline of the fort, ditches and entry roads. The fort was probably ... Read more
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