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Curiosities of ancient Rome
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.
Roman ceramic jug
Roman ceramic jug. Dated to the 3rd century CE.
Reconstruction of Colonia Marciana Ulpia Traiana Thamugadi
Reconstruction of the Roman colony Colonia Marciana Ulpia Traiana Thamugadi (now Timgad, Algeria) in antiquity and a site shown today.
Rare figurine depicting Roman philosopher Seneca the Younger
Rare figurine depicting the Roman philosopher Seneca the Younger. The object is dated to the 2nd-3rd century CE.
Ancient sculpture of a boxer
The sculpture of the boxer is one of the two found during the construction of the Quirinal Theater in Rome. Both were buried very carefully, perhaps in order to hide them from looters. The original location of where the boxer statue stood also remains a mystery. Perhaps it decorated the baths of Constantine, several hundred meters away, of which, unfortunately, there is no trace of it today.
Roman bridge in Parma
During the construction of an underground garage, a Roman bridge was discovered in Parma over the former Parma river bed (the city took its name from the river that flowed nearby). A ford in this place already existed in the third century BCE, as evidenced by numerous coins, from the times of the Republic, found during excavations.
Augustus’ coin, minted after battle of Actium
The coin of Octavian Augustus (ruled 27 BCE – 14 CE), which was minted after the victorious battle of Actium, between 31-29 BCE. The coin has strong symbolism.
