Discoveries and news in Rome
This page is also available in: Polish (polski)
In southern Turkey, tomb of gladiators was probably discovered
In Anavarza in southern Turkey, it is likely that a gladiatorial tomb from Roman times was found. If that were true, it was one of the few discovered tombs of this type from antiquity. The probable tomb is located near ... Read more
Archaeologists found Roman traces in Whitchurch
Archaeologists discovered the remains of a Roman presence in Whitchurch, in the west of England, in 2016. During an excavation south of London Road, scientists discovered pottery remains and 15 leather shoes, worn by both adults and children.
Unexpected Roman artifact in Alcester
The bowl in which the birds bathed turned out to be a 2000-year-old Roman vessel – a mortarium. Such information comes to us from Alcester, England. Alcester resident Ray Taylor came across a clay pot in his garden a few ... Read more
Scientists conducted research on Roman amphoras
Scientists have carried out studies of Roman amphoras, discovered a few years ago on the coast of Latium, in order to understand the composition of ancient wine. As it turns out, local grapes were used for the production of wine, ... Read more
Excavations in Jerusalem prove where Romans breached
In 2016, scientists found evidence stating where the ancient Romans breached the third wall line that once encircled Jerusalem. This site was at the end of the Second Temple, where Migrash HaRussim is now located, residential development in the city ... Read more
Roman settlement in central England was discovered
In 2016, a Roman settlement was discovered in central England, near the city of Rugby. The discovery was made during the preparatory work for the construction of a new housing estate. During the excavations, numerous 2000-year-old artefacts were found. In ... Read more
Remains of 2,200-year-old Roman fountain have been discovered
Remains of a 2,200-year-old Roman fountain have been discovered in northwestern Turkey. The discovery took place in the ancient city of Assos. According to researchers, it was a monumental building that was supplied by cisterns in the city. Assos was ... Read more
1,600-year-old glass workshop was discovered in Israel
In 2016, a 1,600-year-old glass workshop was discovered in Israel, which proves that Judea was once an important glass manufacturing centre for the Roman Empire. The discovery was made during the excavations preceding road works in Mount Carmel. Archaeologists discovered ... Read more
Restored kitchen in Pompeii
In Pompeii, tourists can see with their own eyes what Roman cuisine looked like. In the hall of the Fullonica di Stephanus house, there are pots and pans that were once used by employees. Before the city was engulfed by ... Read more
Roman glass factory in Bristol was discovered
Archaeologists announced that they most likely found the remains of a Roman glass factory in Bristol (south-west England). According to researchers, the center was established between the 2nd and 4th centuries CE. A small amount of industrial waste has survived ... Read more
IMPERIUM ROMANUM needs your support!
If you like the content I collect on the website and share it on social media channels, I will be grateful for your support. Even the smallest amounts will allow me to pay for further corrections and improvements on the site and pay for the server.
Support IMPERIUM ROMANUM!
Discover secrets of ancient Rome!
If you want to be up to date with the newest articles on the website and discoveries from ancient Rome, subscribe to the newsletter, which is sent each Saturday.
Subscribe to newsletter!