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Curiosities of ancient Rome (Monuments)

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.

Insula Ara Coeli – level difference

Insula Ara Coeli in Rome. The photos were taken from the level of a modern pavement; underground is a high ground floor and a mezzanine. The photos perfectly show how the ground level has risen over the centuries.

24 January 2021

Frigidarium and Pompeii thermal baths

Frigidarium – a cold water pool – located in one of the surviving baths in the Roman city of Pompeii. These bathhouses were one of the smaller ones in the city, but certainly also the most decorated.

21 January 2021

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.

1 January 2021

Piscina Mirabilis - Roman water reservoir

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