Curiosities of ancient Rome (Monuments)
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Cramond Fort
Cramond Fort is the remains of one of the few stone Roman forts on the Antonine Wall. It is located in the north-western district of Edinburgh, near the Almond River, in close proximity to the Firth of Forth (North Sea). ... Read more
Roman altar Carrick Stone
Roman altar, now called the Carrick Stone, which is located in Scotland. The object is dated to the 60s of the 2nd century CE. It is located halfway between Glasgow and Falkirk, close to Antoninus’ wall. It is not known ... Read more
Temple of Jupiter in Heliopolis
A rich spectre of ancient Roman architectural achievements is reflected all over the Empire’s former territory. The largest ever-built Roman temple is located in today’s Lebanon, in the Bekaa Valley. The temple of Jupiter in Heliopolis was built over the ... Read more
Extremely useful materials before visiting Pompeii, Oplontis, Boscoreale or Stabiae
When visiting Pompeii, Oplontis, Boscoreale or Stabiae, it is worth equipping yourself with appropriate materials in advance. On the Pompeii Archaeological Park website (http://pompeiisites.org ) we will find maps and helpful materials that we can print out before the visit, ... Read more
Odeon of Herod Atticus
Between 160 and 174 CE the Odeon, i.e. a building intended for musical performances, was erected at the western end of the southern slope of the Acropolis. The sponsor of the construction was Herod Atticus, who wanted to commemorate the ... Read more
Great Colonnade of Apamea
In the city of Apamea (now Afamia) in western Syria, there are many ruins of an ancient city. There is, among others, the longest ancient street with a colonnade. The colonnade is almost 2 km long. It was established in ... Read more
Aqueduct Delikkemer
Preserved remains of a Roman aqueduct in the ancient coastal city of Patara (south-west Turkey). The waterworks is also referred to as the Delikkemer aqueduct. The object was built during the reign of Emperor Claudius (41-54 CE) and was restored ... Read more
Roman theater in Epomanduodurum
Roman theater in Epomanduodurum (now Mandeure, in eastern France). Object dated to the 1st century CE. The theater could accommodate from 15,000 to 18,000 viewers in total.
Roman bridge in Merida
A preserved Roman bridge (Puente Romano) in Merida, over the Guadiana River, Spain. The object was built in the 1st century CE, it was built on the Guadiana River in the 1st century. During the following centuries, it was rebuilt ... Read more
Part of Roman road Via Claudia Augusta
Part of the Roman road Via Claudia Augusta, which is visible after the water level drops in Lake Forggensee in Bavaria (southern Germany). The road started in the Altinum (Venice area), passed through the Alps and ended in the Roman ... Read more
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