Curiosities of ancient Rome (Monuments)

Aphrodisias – an ancient city in the area of present-day Turkey, was already known in the Hellenistic era due to the numerous marble deposits and dynamically operating sculptural workshops. In addition, crowds of the faithful drew this city because of the temple dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite.

At the turn of the 3rd and 4th centuries, around 298-304 CE, at the behest of the Emperor of Galerius, an impressive rotunda, evidently modeled on the Roman Pantheon, was erected in the eastern part of Thessaloniki.

Ruins of Roman large theatre in Pompeii. It was built in 2nd century BCE and was able to gather 5000 spectators.

Balkerne Gate ruins in Colchester (south-east England) at night, dated to the first century CE. It is the largest and best preserved Roman gate that has survived to our times.

Roman temple of Bacchus in Baalbek, also called Heliopolis, in northeastern Lebanon. Object dating to 2nd or early 3rd century CE; reconstructed in the 19th century. It is one of the most complete and gratest Roman temple ruins in the world.

The graphics depicts the amazing Roman mill complex in Barbegal, France. The building was able to produce enough flour to feed the city of Arles.

Unique Roman site in the world – memorial complex at Magura hill with two imperial mausoleums of Emperor Galerius and his mother Romula, near imperial palace Felix Romuliana – Gamzigrad, in eastern Serbia. Dated to III century CE.

Roman arch from the former ancient city of Diana Veteranorum (current Algeria). The building was erected in 217 CE in honor of Emperor Macrinus.

The South Agora of Aphrodisias, located in southwestern Turkey, was one of two public squares within the ancient city. Agora was founded in the 1st century CE and until now it was seen as a place of trade and market. However, the latest archaeological research has proved that this space served as a park, with a monumental fountain, swimming pool, promenade.