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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.
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 he look like? Only small fragments of its foundations, included in later buildings, have been preserved and examined.
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 Via Ostiense. Over time, the Christian community decided that it was necessary to create separate burial places for the followers of Jesus.
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 the map capital of Rome.
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 Khen
