2000-year-old inscription with rules of horse racing
Historians have successfully decrypted a 2,000-year-old inscription carved on a monument in honour of a Roman-era “jockey” Lukuyanus in the city of Beyşehir, Turkey.
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Discoveries and news in Rome
All the latest information about discoveries from the world of ancient Romans. I encourage you to let me know about any Roman news and to indicate any corrections or inaccuracies. I try to search for material everywhere, but it is natural that not everything will be noticed by me.
Scientists successfully sequenced entire genome of Pompeian victim
In 79 CE Pompeii, Herculaneum or the Stabiae were destroyed by the mighty eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The remains of many victims of the cataclysm have survived to our times, giving researchers a chance to conduct in-depth research. In recent days, scientists have published the conclusions of the analysis they carried out on the remains of two victims from Pompeii.
Scientists have likely discovered Hannibal’s path through Alps
New research may help scientists learn more about the historic passage of Carthaginian general Hannibal and his troops across the Alps during the Second Punic War.
There was temple of Isis in London
In 2016, an inscription Londini ad fanvm isidis,, which means “To London to the Temple of Isis” was found on the Roman amphora. This proves that London was once the home of this goddess.
1900-year-old apartment in Hadrian’s Villa was discovered
A previously unknown structure was found in 2016 in the ruins of Hadrian’s Villa – a 1,900-year-old imperial complex that was twice the size of Pompeii. According to archaeologists, the structure is extremely richly decorated.
Well-preserved wall of Roman fort was found in Bulgaria
In Ruse, Bulgaria, the remains of a Roman wall that was part of a fortified fort were discovered. The site is called Sexaginta Prista, or the Port of Sixty Ships, and is located in the northeast of the country.
Fragment of antique non-stick pan has been discovered in Italy
Italian archaeologists have discovered a fragment of a non-stick Roman pan in the vicinity of Naples, which proves that in antiquity, comfort in the kitchen was taken care of.
Rare gold coin has been discovered in Israel
In 2016, a tourist in eastern Galilee discovered an ancient gold coin. He noticed the discovery in the grass at the excavation site and immediately informed the appropriate services.
Discovered Roman ruins in Devon
Discovered Roman ruins in Devon, England. Scientists believe that it may be part of a large military complex that supported Roman conquests in today’s Wales.
