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Curiosities of ancient Rome (Monuments)
The world of ancient Romans abounded in a number of amazing curiosities and information. The source of knowledge about the life of the Romans are mainly works left to us by ancient writers or discoveries. The Romans left behind a lot of strange information and facts that are sometimes hard to believe.
Reconstruction of Roman fortress at El-Lajjun
Reconstruction of the appearance of the Roman fortress in El-Lajjun (Jordan), which was created after the suppression of the Jewish Bar Kochba uprising in 135 CE.
Porta Principalis Dextra in Eboracum
Roman gate porta Principalis Dextra in Eboracum (present York, England), located to the right of the headquarters (praetorium). In Roman times, there was a Roman camp in the present-day area of the city. Nowadays there is also a pub called “Lamb and lion inn”.
Roman bridge in Alcántara
Roman bridge at Alcántara in Spain is an example of the engineering genius of the Romans. The construction was built on the Tagus in 104-106 CE. The construction of the bridge was dedicated Emperor Trajan by the local community.
Roman theater in Orange
Roman theater in Orange (southern France), built in the early 1st century CE. It is one of the best-preserved Roman theaters.
