Roman theater in Pietravairano
A wonderful Roman theater in Pietravairano, in Campania, in central Italy. There was a temple at the top of the hill. The facility has been recently renovated.
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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.
Piscina Mirabilis – Roman water reservoir
Piscina Mirabilis is one of the largest drinking water tanks built by ancient Romans. It is located on the west end of the Gulf of Naples, Italy.
Roman baths in Serbia
Remains of a Roman public baths in the Serbian town of Čačak. The bathhouse had several rooms, swimming pools with hot and cold water and a hypocaustum – a floor and wall heating system.
Portus Adurni
Portus Adurni is the best-preserved Roman fort north of the Alps. It was established in the 3rd century CE and is situated in Portsmouth (England).
Roman aqueduct in Zaghouan
Roman aqueduct in Zaghouan (Tunisia), built during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 CE) to supply water from mount Djebel Zaghouan to Carthage. It was one of the longest aqueducts built by the ancient Romans – it provided water at a distance of 132 km.
Remains of Roman amphitheater in Serbia
Remains of a Roman amphitheatre in the ancient city of Viminacium, near Kostolac, Serbia. The object has been partially reconstructed based on the discoveries of archaeologists. Scientists rebuilt the wooden stands in the north-eastern part of the building and the eastern gate.
Baths of Caracalla were largest baths in empire
The Baths of Caracalla were the largest baths in the empire. Built in 216 CE the baths could simultaneously accommodate 1,500 people. The bathing plan was as follows: upon entering, you entered the bathhouse, then into the heated tepidarium room, preparing the body for hot baths in the caldarium.
