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.

Colossus of Barletta

Barletta is a town in the Italian Apulia, which is the dream destination for lovers of monuments. On the one hand, the city is not crowded with tourists, on the other it is full of…Więcej

Sebasteion – temple of cult of Roman emperors

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…Więcej

Rotunda in Thessaloniki – mysterious “small Pantheon”

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…Więcej

Ruins of large theatre in Pompeii

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

Balkerne Gate ruins in Colchester

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. Romans built a gate in…Więcej

Temple of Bacchus in Baalbek

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…Więcej

Complex of Roman mills in Barbegal

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. The advanced construction had 16 water wheels, which day-to-day had…Więcej

Mausoleums of Emperor Galerius and his mother Romula

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…Więcej

Roman arch from Diana Veteranorum

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

Southern Agora in Aphrodisias

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…Więcej

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