Discoveries and news in Rome
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Discovery in Pompeii changes our understanding of Roman concrete
Archaeologists have discovered a nearly complete ancient construction site beneath the ruins of Pompeii. This unique find has allowed scientists to observe for the first time how the Romans prepared materials for building walls. Chemical…Więcej
Stone pool was discovered in ancient city of Gabii
Near Rome, at the ancient city of Gabii, archaeologists have uncovered a massive stone basin. It dates to around 250 BCE. In ancient times, Gabia was a significant city-state and one of the rivals to…Więcej
Sandals in Roman villa
Archaeologists are examining an ancient mosaic depicting sandals that closely resemble modern flip-flops. In the ruins of an ancient Roman villa in Italy, archaeologists have discovered a mosaic depicting a familiar summer footwear. Found in…Więcej
Seven skeletons of Roman soldiers discovered in Croatia
The men likely died during the Battle of Mursa in 260 CE, according to a new analysis of their remains. In 2011, archaeological excavations in Osijek, Croatia—the ancient Roman city of Mursa—revealed seven fully preserved…Więcej
Itiner-e – unique map of Roman roads
Scientists from Spain and Denmark, as part of the Itiner-e project, have created a unique electronic map of Roman roads, covering 299,171 km. As the article states: “The Itiner-e team employed a three-step methodology to…Więcej
Vase discovered in Pompeii
In the ruins of Pompeii – specifically in the area of region V, where street bars (the so-called thermopolium) were located – archaeologists have found an unusual object: a vase (situla), manufactured in Alexandria, Egypt,…Więcej
Roman bronze chest discovered in Romania
In central Romania, in the town of Turda, archaeologists have discovered an unusual artifact, a bronze Roman box with a form resembling the facade of a Roman temple. The artifact, over 1,700 years old, was…Więcej
Remains of Roman settlement were discovered in Alès
In June this year, in the south of France, in Alès, archaeologists made an extraordinary discovery – the remains of a vast Roman settlement, inhabited from the 2nd to the 6th century CE, were discovered.…Więcej
Ancient “fast food” discovered in Pompeii
Archaeologists have recently come across some interesting finds in Pompeii, including a counter where quick meals were served, which we would now call “fast food”. Such a place in ancient Rome was called thermopolium, and…Więcej
Colossal marble head was unveiled at Trajan’s Forum
A colossal marble head depicting an adult man with flowing hair and a focused expression has been discovered in Trajan’s Forum in Rome. The find comes from excavations on the Via Alessandrina, on the site…Więcej
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