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Roman structure discovered during excavations in Budapest

Archaeologists in Budapest have discovered the remains of a large Roman structure located within the ancient settlement of Aquincum. Built likely in the late 3rd or 4th century CE, the structure is notable for its…Więcej

Roman building discovered in Villa Celimontana. Mosaics and frescoes have been preserved

Remains of a building dating back to the Roman Imperial period have been discovered at Villa Celimontana in Rome. Archaeologists have uncovered eight rooms featuring interiors decorated with mosaics and frescoes. The exact nature of…Więcej

Oldest lorica segmentata discovered in Kalkriese

The archaeological site in Kalkriese, Lower Saxony, Germany, presented the results of the conservation of a unique artifact: the oldest and best-preserved example of Roman lorica segmentata, or segmented armor used by legionaries in the…Więcej

Remarkable fresco from Pompeii has been restored to its former glory. It depicts the story of Ariadne and Dionysus.

Pompeii has once again proven that even after nearly two thousand years, it can still surprise archaeologists. This time, researchers have unveiled the partially reconstructed vault of the banqueting hall, decorated with exceptional frescoes depicting…Więcej

An 8-year-old boy found 1,700-year-old Roman artifact in the desert

During a family trip to the Negev Desert in Israel, an 8-year-old boy made an extraordinary discovery. While searching for “interesting things” among the stones, he came across a small fragment of an ancient figurine…Więcej

Seven Roman soldiers found at the bottom of a well. An 1,800-year-old mystery has been solved.

Archaeologists exploring the site of the former Roman city of Mursa in present-day Croatia have made a remarkable discovery. At the bottom of an ancient well, they found the skeletons of seven Roman soldiers who…Więcej

Romans went further than previously thought. Forgotten Roman Empire fort has been discovered in Scotland

Archaeologists in Scotland have made a remarkable discovery that once again demonstrates just how far north the Roman Empire reached. Beneath domestic gardens in the village of Bearsden, the remains of a previously unknown Roman…Więcej

Mysterious Roman sanctuary discovered near Frankfurt. Archaeologists also discovered a human skeleton.

Archaeologists have discovered a remarkable Roman sanctuary beneath modern-day Frankfurt, shedding new light on mysterious rituals practiced on the borders of the Roman Empire. Scientists are even considering the possibility of human sacrifice. The complex…Więcej

Roman Week in Chichester: Imperial History Comes to Life on the Streets of the British City

At the end of May, the British city of Chichester will once again become a living museum of the Roman era. As part of the annual “Chichester Roman Week,” residents and visitors will be able…Więcej

Marble head of Venus discovered on beach in Spain

During revitalisation work on Almadraba Beach in Alicante, Spain, a marble head dating back to the Roman Empire was discovered. The find, dating back to the 1st or 2nd century CE, may represent Venus. The…Więcej
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