Roman bronze balsamarium
Roman bronze balsamarium. The lotion was stored in this vessel. The object is decorated with reliefs showing hunting scenes.
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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.
Wonderful mosaic from Roman villa in Spain
In one of the rooms of a luxurious Roman villa in Noheda (central Spain) a beautiful composition was found showing mythological scenes from Greek and Roman culture. The mosaic is really impressive as it has over 230 m2.
Roman statuette depicting flying Amor
Roman statuette depicting a flying Amor. The god of love was shown as a boy with long hair with his right arm outstretched.
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.
