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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 villa Sao Cucufate near Vidigueira
In the south of Portugal, near the town of Vidigueira, there are remains of a large Roman villa, which dates back to the first century CE. Scientists were able to determine three separate phases of the existence of the building that was being rebuilt.
Painted Roman bust
Painted bust of a Roman woman from around 80 CE. The woman has on her head a typical for the Flavian dynasty arrangement of artificial and real hair.
Amazing crocodile armor
Amazing Roman armor, made of crocodile leather. The object is dated to the 3rd century CE.
Roman weight
The photo shows a Roman weight, which was used to weight fishing nets. The object is dated to the 1st century CE.
Reconstruction of Roman measuring tool – groma
