Discoveries and news in Rome
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Ancient sculptures have been discovered in western Turkey
In the ancient city of Aizanoi, in western Turkey, a carved man’s head and numerous pieces of Aphrodite’s sculpture have been discovered. The objects are approximately 2,000 years old. In total, 70 parts of the…Więcej
Huge network of tunnels has been discovered beneath former Temple of Claudius
In 2018, archaeologists discovered a network of underground lakes beneath the foundations of the Basilica of Saint John and Paul on Celius Hill in Rome. The church was built in 1100 on the ruins of…Więcej
Roman discoveries of Polish scientists in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Polish scientists from the University of Warsaw have been conducting research in western Bosnia and Herzegovina, in the Ljubuški region since 2015. The result of their work is an excavated fragment of a tombstone with…Więcej
Roman perfumery was discovered in Spain
In 2017, a Roman perfumery and a Visigothic burial place were discovered in Spain – the skeleton of a 25-year-old Visigothic woman (from the 3rd-8th century) was discovered. The discovery took place in Plaza de…Więcej
Fantastic visualization of Trajan Bridge connecting banks of Danube
Fantastic visualization of the Trajan bridge connecting the banks of the Danube. Enthusiasts of antiquity and engineering have the opportunity to see the work of the genius architect Apollodorus from Damascus. Trajan’s Bridge over the…Więcej
2,000-year-old Roman coins from period of republic have been discovered
In 2018, 2,000-year-old silver Roman coins were discovered in Gloucestershire (southern England). According to scientists, it is a unique find. The find was discovered by treasure hunt enthusiast Susan Hurrel. Eight discovered coins date from…Więcej
Hellenistic burial ground and artifacts were discovered in Alexandria
In 2018, an Egyptian archaeological mission led to the discovery of a Hellenistic cemetery in Alexandria and archaeological remains, including a tombstone or a collection of dishes and lamps. The artifacts are engraved with scenes…Więcej
Roman burial ground in Bristol was discovered
In 2018, a Roman burial ground with around 300 graves was discovered near Bristol (South West England). The discovery took place during construction works carried out for a new housing estate. This place is known…Więcej
Etruscan center was discovered in Sardinia
On the Sardinian coast, near the city of Olbia, in 2018 the remains of an Etruscan center dating back to the 9th century BCE were found. The discovery was made by accident during the research…Więcej
Map showing Roman roads in form of metro line diagram
Interesting map of the Roman Empire from around 125 CE, i.e. the reign of Hadrian, showing the most important Roman roads in the form of a metro line diagram.Więcej
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