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Roman chariot toy gives scientists new insights into chariot racing
Professor Bela Sandor, a lecturer in engineering physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, undertook to study a Roman toy discovered at the bottom of the Tiber in the 1790s. Scientists suspect that the toy was…Więcej
Payslip of Roman soldier was found in Israel
Another discovery has been made at Masada, an ancient fortress built by king Herod the Great between 37 and 31 BCE. This discovery is the payslip of one of the Roman soldiers. This is a…Więcej
1,800-year-old Roman shipwreck has been discovered in Balearic Islands
Spanish fisherman made an amazing discovery in 2017. In the vicinity of the island of Cabrera, belonging to the Balearic archipelago, he came across the wreck of a Roman ship, which was probably carrying the…Więcej
Roman amphitheater in Verona will be covered by roof
Roman amphitheater in Verona is to receive a giant roof to protect the arena and the building itself. In this way, scientists want to counteract the harmful effects of bad weather. This information was announced…Więcej
Virtual tour through Nero’s palace
Nero’s Palace, the construction of which allegedly condemned Rome to a fire, can now be admired in a 3D display. The scientists’ project will enable organized groups to enjoy a multimedia show on weekends showing…Więcej
Roman road discovered under McDonald’s restaurant
In 2014, a 2,000-year-old Roman road was discovered on the site of a McDonald’s restaurant in Frattocchie, Italy. Archaeologists then started excavations, which cost about 300,000 euros. The road in question was entirely paved and…Więcej
Well-preserved Roman road discovered in England
In England, during construction work, a well-preserved fragment of a Roman road was found. According to the preliminary analysis of researchers, the monument maybe 2000 years old. The discovery took place in the county of…Więcej
Roman road and urban centers discovered in northern England
During construction works carried out in 2017 on the A1 motorway, leading from London to Edinburgh, traces of the existence of Roman urban centres and an ancient road were found. Scientists date the centre to…Więcej
Temple of Mithras discovered in Corsica
A temple dedicated to Mithras was discovered on the French island of Corsica. This is the first find of this type in this place. The building was built in the Roman city of Mariana, which…Więcej
Roman city discovered in central Spain
In 2017, near Guadalajara in central Spain, the ruins of a city from the times of the Roman Empire were found. Archaeologists believe it is Caraca – an ancient city mentioned in the 2nd century…Więcej
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