Roman cameo with gilded sides and agate face
Roman cameo with gilded sides and an agate face. The object dates to the 2nd – 3rd century CE.
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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.
Stone monuments of Roman brothers
Unique stone monuments commemorating Roman soldiers: Quintus and Lucius Sertorius. The objects were built at the end of the 1st century CE. The artefacts are located in the Museum Lapidario Maffeiano in Verona.
Fidus Achates, Fidus Cicero
The best friend of Marcus Tullius Cicero was Titus Pomponius, called Atticus. Even though they were often apart, Cicero and Atticus exchanged letters over the years that reveal a friendship of rare devotion and warm affection.
Roman oil lamp shaped in form of griffin
Made of bronze, Roman lamp (lucerna) in the shape of a griffin. The object is dated to the 4th century CE and was found in Serbia. On the head of the mythical creature is a dove standing on the cross, and on the side of the lamp is the monogram of Christ – “Chi Rho”. The facility is located in the Serbian National Museum in Belgrade.
Marble head sculpture of Praetorian
Marble head sculpture of a Praetorian. A scorpion is visible on the cheek, probably the emblem of the Praetorian Guard in 1st – 2nd century CE. The object is in the Antikensammlung collection in Berlin.
Roman beautifully decorated stove
Roman stand in which glowing coals were placed, which warmed the room in winter. An extremely interesting decorative element of the artefact is the carved figures which, with their hands outstretched, suggest that you should stay away from the stove. It is located in the Archaeological Museum of Naples.
Reconstruction of Ostia Antica and Portus
The “Associated Architects Studio” has created an amazing reconstruction of the ancient port city of Ostia Antica and the great port of Rome – Portus. Portus was created during the reign of Emperor Claudius (41-54 CE), however, the visualization shows the internal hexagonal pool of the port, which was built during Trajan, at the beginning of the 2nd century CE.
Beautiful Roman necklace
Roman necklace with a large disk and snake head clasp. The object is dated on 3rd century CE.
