Curiosities of ancient Rome (Monuments)
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Remains of Roman fort Kaims in Scotland
Remains of the Roman fort Kaims in Scotland, which is located in Perthshire (central Scotland). The discovery of this place was made by Professor D. Christison in 1900. The place is very well preserved and can be visited free of ... Read more
Temple of Mithra below church of San Clemente
Under the church of San Clemente in Rome, there is a temple of Mithra from Roman times. This place of worship has been preserved almost intact and is one of the most famous preserved to our times. The cult of ... Read more
Monte Testaccio – Roman mountain of garbage
In Rome, there is an artificially built mountain, which entirely consists of fragments of about 53 million Roman amphoras, in which olive oil was stored. It is the largest Roman dump – the so-called Monte Testaccio (also called Monte Testaceo ... Read more
Domus Gai – Caligula’s palace in Forum Romanum
The Caligula Palace called “Domus Gai” or “Domus Caligolae” was actually part of the extensive imperial complex located at the foot of the Palatine, next to the Forum, at the back of the temple of Castor and Pollux. What did ... Read more
Catacombs of Saint Callixtus
In the first century, the Christians of Rome did not have their own cemeteries and used common burial places. For this reason, Saint. Peter was buried on Vatican Hill accessible to everyone; similarly, saint Paul – in the necropolis on ... Read more
Monument to Trajan’s victory over Dacians
Trajan’s Column (COLVMNA·TRAIANI) is a monument to the victory of Emperor Trajan over the Dakis in the wars in 101-102 and 105-106 CE Financed from enormous spoils of war since the year 113 CE, it is now a landmark on ... Read more
Roman baths in Khenchela are still in use
Roman baths (Aquae Flavianae) were created during the reign of the Flavian dynasty, at the end of the 1st century CE. The site is located in the Aurès Mountains – mountain range in Khenchel province in Algeria. Baths are still ... Read more
Roman ruins in Troia, Portugal
The Troia Peninsula, located south of Setubal and Lisbon (Portugal), played a very important role in the fisheries sector in Roman times. The center operated until the 6th century CE. The center was probably founded in the first half of ... Read more
Roman ruins in Miróbriga
Near Santiago do Cacem (southwestern Portugal) there are remains of the Roman town Mirobriga Celticorum. To this day, we can admire monumental stone structures. The city had its own forum around which trade developed and numerous shops were opened. The ... Read more
Roman temple in Evora
Roman temple in Evora (Portugal) is also known (erroneously) as the temple of Diana – the Roman goddess of the moon, hunting and nature. The preserved ruins are in very good condition and are a unique facility of this type ... Read more
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