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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 tombstone in Morocco
Roman tombstone in Sala Colonia (near the current Rabat) in Morocco, dated to the first century CE.
Roman brooch in form of deer
Roman brooch in the form of a deer. Object dated from 2nd – 3rd century CE. These types of items were used by Roman soldiers stationed in the provinces as well as by local people.
Roman aqueduct in Caesarea
The wonderfully preserved Roman aqueduct in Caesarea Maritima in Israel, which was established in the 1st century BCE. The building was created on the initiative of Herod Agrippa – King of Judea. Caesarea was once a prosperous ancient city that needed a constant supply of fresh water. The source was located 9 km from the city.
Figurines of Roman deities
Bronze figurines depicting Roman deities. The object is dated to 2nd – 4th century CE. The finds come from various places in eastern Serbia. Currently, items can be seen in the museum in Negotin.
Skeletons of Romans inside family tomb
Skeletons of the Romans inside the family tomb. This place was found in the Jagodin Mala necropolis, in Niš (ancient Naissus), in south-eastern Serbia. The object dates to the 3rd-4th century CE.
Skeleton of Roman soldier from under Vesuvius
The skeleton of a Roman soldier who died as a result of the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 CE.
Caricature from Pompeii
Roman graffiti from the Villa of the Mysteries in Pompeii. On the wall you can see a caricature of a man with a pointed chin, a laurel wreath and a big nose.
