Discoveries and news in Rome
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Numerous Roman memorabilia have been discovered in Gloucester
In Gloucester (England), excavations are carried out, as a result of which a Roman burial ground was discovered, with numerous burials and fragments of pottery. The excavation work began on January 9 and is now coming to an end. Their ... Read more
Rare Roman coin depicting Colosseum was sold for 372,000 pounds
Rare Roman coin showing one of the earliest representations of the Colosseum sold for £ 372,000. The coin is a bronze sesterce dating from 81 CE. – as scientists claim, it is one of the 10 preserved to our times. ... Read more
Archaeologists examined skeleton of man with stone in place of his tongue
In 1991, scientists discovered an unusual skeleton from Roman Britain – in Northamptonshire, central England. The body was buried face down and, as it turns out, the man had his tongue amputated and a flat stone inserted in its place. ... Read more
360° visualization showing center of Rome
Rome enthusiasts have the opportunity to see a very interesting 360° visualization of the center of Rome. Watch here
Statue of Roman goddess Diana was discovered in center of Italy
In recent days, archaeologists have informed about an amazing find – a Roman statue without head, arms and legs, which was to show the Roman goddess Diana. On January 18, the head of this statue was discovered in the Italian ... Read more
Excavations at Hadrianopolis will resume
In the northern part of Turkey, exploration work has resumed in the former city of Hadrianapolis, which was founded in the 1st century BCE. The centre existed until the 8th century. Excavation work in Hadrianopolis began in 2003 and was ... Read more
Roman catacombs were discovered in Malta
Roman catacombs were discovered under a school in Malta in 2016, including a small tooth of a buried toddler from over 2000 years ago. The discovery came about due to construction work taking place at St Paul’s Missionary College in ... Read more
Two tourists who broke into Colosseum at night were injured
In 2017, two tourists tried to break into the Colosseum. They paid for their stupid trip with injuries. Brazilian intruders, aged 30 and 32, jumped one of the Colosseum’s gates at night and climbed four meters high to see the ... Read more
Lost Roman artifacts found at auction
Twelve years ago in Colchester, England, Roman coffins were stolen and discovered next to St Mary’s Hospital. To everyone’s surprise, the lost artifacts were put up for sale at an auction. Scientists are currently researching the finds. Researchers are delighted ... Read more
Prison where St. Peter was kept was opened to public
After a long restoration process, the ancient prison where Saint Peter was held was reopened to the public. Carcer Tullianum prison is located beneath a 16th-century church, which in turn is located near the Forum Romanum. The building has the ... Read more
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