Discoveries and news in Rome
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Roman treasure has been discovered in Costa Brava
In 2016, a valuable Roman treasure was found in a ceramic vase in Costa Brava (Spain) – 200 Roman coins. Coins (denarii) are made of silver and were found in the ancient trading city of Emporiae, up to 2,500 years ... Read more
Turtle remains have been discovered in Pompeii
An unusual find was made in Pompeii in the last few days. In the remains of the ancient city, the preserved remains of a pregnant female turtle and her eggs were found. According to researchers, the animal sought refuge in ... Read more
Photos showing Palmyra before and after ISIS occupation
AFP photographer Joseph Eid went to Palmyra, Syria, rescued from the hands of Islamic militants. However, he did not expect what damage was done and how the ancient city differed from the one he had seen in 2014. [gallery link=”file” ... Read more
Roman pendant was found in England
In central England, in the village of Kingsey, Roman jewelry was discovered engraved with a chariot drawn by four horses. The object is dated from the 1st-3rd century CE. Interestingly, the Roman stone was reused after the fall of Rome, ... Read more
Roman temple complex was discovered in Netherlands
In recent days, researchers in the Netherlands have announced that they have discovered a Roman temple complex, some 2,000 years old. It is the first find of this type in the Netherlands. The discovery took place in Herwen-Hemeling, near the ... Read more
Roman building with frescoes was discovered in Verona
In 2021, a Roman structure with beautiful frescoes was discovered in Verona (northern Italy). The discovery took place during the renovation works carried out on the premises of the abandoned Astra cinema. According to the researchers, the object is dated ... Read more
Figurine of Roman goddess Ceres was found
A bronze Roman statue of the goddess Ceres has been discovered in the former Roman fort of Arbeia. Volunteers from the archaeological association “WallQuest” made a remarkable discovery in South Shields, in the North East of England. They found a ... Read more
Skeleton of Roman soldier and belt buckle were found in Leicester
A beautifully ornate belt buckle was found on a Roman legionary’s skeleton in a modest grave in Leicester, England.. The tomb is located on the west bank of the River Sour, near Fosse Way – an important road in the ... Read more
Discovered tombstone with curse in Israel
An ancient tombstone was discovered with a red inscription saying, “The converted Jacob swears by himself that whoever opens this tomb will be cursed”. The object was found in the ancient city of Beth She’arim in Galilee, Israel. Scientists estimate ... Read more
Stolen Thracian-Roman helmet and mask recreated
A very rare Thraco-Roman helmet with a mask, made of iron and silver, has been recreated and returned to the museum. The unique helmet dates back to the 1st century CE and was discovered in 1905 in the city of ... Read more
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