Roman medallion showing family
Roman medallion made of gold and glass on which you can see the Roman family. Object dated to the 3rd century CE. Located in the Vatican Museum.
If you have found a spelling error, please, notify us by selecting that text and pressing Ctrl+Enter.
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.
Mons Claudianus – Roman quarry in Egypt
“Mount of Claudius” (Mons Claudianus) was a Roman quarry in the eastern desert of Egypt. This place owes its name to Emperor Claudius, who started mining as first. Grey granite (granodiorite), extremely valuable in ancient Rome, was mined there. The mine had its own garrison, shelters for civilians and workers or a supply and transport centre.
Messages on missiles to sling
In the vicinity of the current city of Perugia (central Italy) and the centre itself, numerous missiles up to These little lead nuggets gave us information about what the psychological fight was like in ancient times.
Reconstruction of Caesarea Maritima
Reconstruction and comparison of Caesarea Maritima in ancient times and the modern world. Caesarea was once a prosperous ancient city that Herod the Great founded.
Roman skeleton and glass bottle
Roman skeleton and glass bottle were found in an ancient grave from the 4th century CE. The tomb was in the necropolis of Jagodin Mala (ancient Naissus), today’s city of Nis, southeast Serbia.
Hairpins in shape of women’s busts
Roman hairspins in the shape of women’s busts. The objects were made of ivory and are dated to the 1st- 2nd century CE. Objects were found in one of the graves in the remains of Viminacium, a Roman city located near modern Kostolac, in eastern Serbia. Currently, the objects are in the collection of the museum in Požarevac.
Fragment of Roman couch with footstool
Roman couch with footstool. The object has bone and glass decorations. Dated to the 1st century CE.
Reconstruction of theater in Leptis Magna
Computer reconstruction of the theater in Leptis Magna, in present-day Libya. The building was built around the year 1-2 CE, but it was enlarged and decorated over the years. Finally, it could seat up to 16,000 spectators. The building was decorated with numerous sculptures, images of gods, emperors and rich citizens who co-financed the expansion of the place. Behind the stage structures have been particularly well preserved.
