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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 wells in Croatia
On the island of Pag in Croatia, on the outskirts of the town of Kolan, there are old wells dating back to Roman times. They were part of the Roman aqueduct leading to the city of Caska. The wells guaranteed a source of clean water for the local community.
Roman decorative handles in cart
Roman decorative handles for the cart, in the shape of lion heads. Objects dated to the 2nd century CE.
Roman handles made of bronze
Roman handles made of bronze. Objects dated to the 2nd-3rd century CE.
Roman small bottle made of rare agate glass
Roman small bottle made of rare agate glass. It is dated to the 1st BCE – 1st century CE. Decorated with white, brown and dark brown bands.
Roman kiss on ornament
Roman round ornament showing a man and a woman kissing. Object dated to the 1st century CE.
Possible portrait of Cleopatra from Herculaneum
In one of the villas in Herculaneum, a portrait of a red-haired woman was discovered, whose features, royal tiara and hairstyle adorned with tiny hairpins with pearls suggest the posthumous image of Cleopatra VII. The object is dated to the 1st century CE.
Villa Romana del Casale – Roman luxury villa in Sicily
In Sicily, about 5 km from the city of Piazza Armerina, are the remains of a luxurious Roman villa, Villa Romana del Casale. This place is unusual because many beautiful mosaics have been preserved. The monument has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Ancient dolium vessel
Dolium is a large terracotta vessel used from the time of the Republic until the Middle Ages to store or transport liquid goods such as wine and oil. It often had markings indicating its capacity (usually around 1000 liters) or the place of execution.
