Curiosities of ancient Rome (Reconstructions)

Reconstruction of the Roman circus in Colchester (England). The object was discovered in 2005 and is the only find of its kind in Britain. The model is located in the Roman Circus Visitor Center.

Reconstruction of images of two ancient enemies: Gaius Marius and Lucius Cornelius Sulla. Made by Dvoshart; based on the available busts.

The statue of Antonia with markings of elements that were reconstructed: nose, ears and most of the bust. It is located in Florence in the Galleria degli Uffizi. Antonia was the daughter of Mark Antony and Octavia and the mother of Germanicus.

The amazing face of an inhabitant of Pompeii who died in 79 CE as a result of the eruption of the Vesuvius volcano.

Reconstruction of the image of the wife of Emperor Aurelian (he reigned in 270-275 CE) – Ulpia Severina – made by Daniel Voshart. After her husband’s death, the empress ruled as regent until the eldest senator, Tacitus, was appointed successor.

Reconstruction of Roman Emperor Titus Flavius by Haround Binous (University of Lausanne). The emperor reigned in the years 79-81 CE and was the second ruler of the Flavian Dynasty.

Reconstruction of the circus of Maxentius, which was built in 306-312 CE on Via Appia in Rome. Probably the object was never used for entertainment purposes.

Reconstruction of the Roman command tent, made by Familia Poppaea, based on reliefs from Trajan’s columns.

Inserting computer reconstruction of ancient Corinth (central Greece) from the 2nd century CE. Corinth after years of wars on the Peloponnesian Peninsula, in 146 BCE was destroyed by the Romans. After 100 years, the city was rebuilt and became the capital of Achaia. In the 2nd century CE, it was a well-developed city with a port.

Reconstruction of the image of Emperor Marcus Aurelius (reign 161-180 CE). He was one of the most outstanding and educated emperors of Rome. Due to his extraordinary interest in philosophy, he was called “the philosopher on the throne”.