Curiosities of ancient Rome (Reconstructions)

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Reenactments are curiosities that showcase attempts to recreate the appearance, clothing, weaponry, and daily life of ancient Romans. This category contains interesting information and lesser-known facts about historical reconstructions, experimental research, and the activities of reenactment groups, which provide a deeper understanding of the realities of the Roman Empire.

Computer reconstruction of famous couple from Roman fresco

Computer reconstruction of the famous couple from the Roman fresco entitled “The Baker and His Wife”. Below is the original:Więcej

Reconstruction of street bar in Pompeii

Reconstruction of a street bar (thermopolium) in Pompeii. Thermopolium was an ancient street bar that literally means: “a place where (something) warm is sold.” This type of place was popular in Greek or Roman cities…Więcej

Reconstruction of Roman fort Mobene

Reconstruction of the Roman fort Mobene built in the desert in Jordan. The object is dated to the beginning of the 4th century CE.Więcej

Reconstruction of Cicero’s image

Computer reconstruction of the image of Cicero (106-43 BCE) based on a Roman sculpture. Visualized by Alessandro Tomasi, who uses Photoshop and Artbreeder for his work. As the artist pointed out, his work is based…Więcej

Reconstruction of scroll case

Reconstruction of a cylindrical case made of leather for papyrus scrolls (capsa). Few Roman works on papyrus have survived to our times, especially in Latin. This is due to the fact that papyrus was produced…Więcej

Mummification process on example of Fayum mummy

Animation showing the mummification process on the example of the Fayum mummy from the 1st century CE. The Egyptians used mummification to preserve the body after death. Mummification began with the removal of internal organs…Więcej

Reconstruction of appearance of Didius Julianus

Reconstruction of the appearance of Emperor Didius Julianus (ruled several months in 193 CE), who gained power in an unusual way by buying it. At the end of 192 CE, Emperor Commodus died, and in…Więcej

Reconstruction of Roman villa discovered at La Olmeda

Reconstruction of a Roman villa discovered in La Olmeda (Spain), which was inhabited from the 1st to the 5th century CE. Beautiful floor mosaics have survived to our times.Więcej

Color reconstruction of tombstone

Color reconstruction of the tombstone of a certain M. Vinicius Corinthus and Tyche. It is located in the Archaeological Museum of Florence. Dated to the 1st century BCE. The author of the reconstruction is Ritchie…Więcej

Beautiful reconstruction of Roman theater in Augusta Emerita

Beautiful reconstruction of the Roman theatre in Augusta Emerita (the present-day city of Merida in Spain). The object was built in the years 16-15 BCE and was dedicated to Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, a faithful friend…Więcej

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