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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 sculpture of figure in toga

Roman sculpture depicting a figure in toga. The object is dated to the 1st century CE and was found in Domus Romana in Malta.

15 June 2020

Roman helmet, dated 150-200 CE

Roman helmet worn by a horseman, dated 150-200 CE. Object found in Nijmegen, Netherlands.

15 June 2020

Marble statue depicting emperor Septimius Severus

A marble statue depicting emperor Septimius Severus in military clothing found in Alexandria (Egypt). The object is located in the British Museum; dated to 2nd – 3rd century CE.

14 June 2020

Roman copper bucket

Roman copper bucket discovered in the area where the ancient Ta ‘Gawhar tower in Malta was located. Currently, you can admire it in the Domus Romana in Malta. The artefact is dated to 1st BCE – 1st century CE.

14 June 2020

Double Roman inkwell

A double Roman inkwell made of bronze. Object found in the Netherlands.

13 June 2020

Reconstruction of Roman house from Aquincum

Reconstruction of a Roman house from the ancient city of Aquincum (now Budapest, Hungary) – the then capital of the province of Pannonia Inferior. It is believed that emperor Marcus Aurelius wrote in this city at least half of his “Meditations”.

12 June 2020

Bust of Antoninus Pius

Marble bust of emperor Antoninus Pius, dressed in a military uniform, from the middle of the 2nd century CE. Scientists believe that the object could have been created during the early reign of the emperor (around 140 CE); could also be a replica.

12 June 2020

Ancient burial chamber in catacombs of St. Paul

Ancient burial chamber in the catacombs of St. Paul in Malta. These types of chambers were usually located at a depth of 1.5 to 2 meters, but there were also chambers at a depth of 6 meters.

12 June 2020

Roman mosaic in the Kórnik Castle

Among its collections, the Kórnik Castle holds a unique treat for all fans of antiquity. Among many artefacts which have been bought by the owners of the Castle (primarily the families of Górkas and Działyńskis) over the decades we can find… a Pompeian mosaic!

12 June 2020

Votive sculpture of pig

Bronze sculpture depicting a pig. The object was found in Herculaneum and had votive connotation. The inscription “HER. VOR. M.L.” means “For Hercules, from Voesius, Freedman of Marcus“. The picture was taken at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford (southern England).

10 June 2020

Curiosities of ancient Rome

Roman sculpture of figure in toga

Roman helmet, dated 150-200 CE

Marble statue depicting emperor Septimius Severus

Roman copper bucket

Double Roman inkwell

Reconstruction of Roman house from Aquincum

Bust of Antoninus Pius

Ancient burial chamber in catacombs of St. Paul

Roman mosaic in the Kórnik Castle

Votive sculpture of pig

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