Beautiful Roman jug
Beautiful Roman jug from the first century BCE – 1st century CE. It is located in the Louvre Museum.
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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.
Dancing Lara
Dancing Lara holding a rhyton (ancient vessel) and a cake stand. The object is made of bronze and dates to the first century CE.
Pair of beautiful gold Roman earrings
Pair of beautiful gold Roman earrings. Objects dated to the 2nd century CE.
Interestingly made green Roman bottle
Interestingly made green Roman bottle. The object dates to the 1st century CE.
Greek-Roman tombstone
The Greek-Roman tombstone of doctor Dekmos, which is shown during the examination of the patient. Dated to the 2nd century CE.
Wonderfully preserved portrait of boy named Eutyches
Fayum portrait showing a boy named Eutyches. The object is dated from 100-150 CE and comes from Roman Egypt.
Antonia Fortress on huge plan
Part of a giant model showing the city of Jerusalem in the first century CE. On the set we see, among others, the great Antonia Fortress, which was commissioned by Herod the Great in 31 BCE.
Remains of Roman bridge in Britain
In Piercebridge, northern England, there are preserved remains of a Roman bridge. The building connected two banks on the river Tees. Over the centuries, the river has narrowed and changed its course; therefore, the foundations are in the field.
Mosaic showing fishermen at work
Beautiful Roman mosaic from the 2nd century CE showing fishermen at work. The object was discovered in the ruins of the so-called Villa of the Nile Mosaic. The remains are in Libya, near the port of the city of Leptis Magna.
