Curiosities of ancient Rome (Museums)
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Béziers Antique – reproduction of city of Béziers as it was in Roman times
“Béziers Antique” is the reproduction of the city of Béziers (south of France) as it was in Roman times, highlighting the techniques and methods used during Antiquity. Starting in 2028 for at least 30 years, workers and craftsmen will be ... 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
Antiquarium at Villa of the Quintilii
The ruins of the villa of the Quintilii on Via Appia – monumental walls are seen by every tourist who takes a long walk along the most famous Roman road: Via Appia. Most tourists reach the villa of the Quintilii ... Read more
Colonia Ulpia Traiana
On 12 CE on the Rhine, near today’s Xanten (Germany), the Romans began building the first legionary camp. Its development was stopped in the years 69-70 CE, when a revolt broke out – the local population (Batavas) opposed the Roman ... Read more
Getty Villa – unique antique museum
Getty Villa is one of two locations J. Paul Getty Museum – an art museum founded by the oil magnate Jean Paul Getty. Getty Villa was founded in 1974 in Malibu in the Los Angeles agglomeration (USA) and is an ... Read more
Bit of “Romanness” in Malta Maritime Museum
Being in Malta and looking for traces of ancient Romans, we can accidentally reach the Malta Maritime Museum in Birgu (near the capital – Valetta). It is reportedly the largest museum on the island – with over 20,000 objects. The ... Read more
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