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13 terracotta figurines discovered in Pompeii
In December 2023, 13 terracotta figurines were discovered in Pompeii, which are approximately 15 cm high. They depict human figures, a walnut, an almond, a rooster’s head and, among others, pine cone. The objects were discovered in a vertical position ... Read more
Remains of Roman bakery were discovered in Pompeii
In December 2013, the remains of a Roman bakery were discovered in Pompeii. The facility had small barred windows and there were directions on the floor for the movement of donkeys and slaves. In the building, animals and slaves were ... Read more
Fresco showing Phrixus and Helle was discovered in Pompeii
Another fantastic discovery was made in Pompeii – beautifully decorated house walls were unearthed from the ground. According to researchers, the fresco shows a mythological scene – the siblings Phryxus and Helle, during a tragic event. According to ancient mythology, ... Read more
Remains of arena walls were discovered on site of former Roman fort in Israel
On the site of the former Roman fort Legio in Galilee (Israel), the remains of the walls of an arena were discovered, the walls of which were painted red. According to researchers, the building probably served primarily training purposes, where ... Read more
Four swords from Bar Kohba war were discovered
Four Roman swords and a spearhead were discovered in good condition in caves near the Dead Sea in Israel. The discovery was made in the upper parts of the caves during excavations conducted by researchers commissioned by the Israel Antiquities ... Read more
Silver “toilet spoon” from Roman times has been discovered in Wales
A silver ‘toilet spoon’ from Roman times has been discovered in Wales. The silver spoon was used to scoop cosmetics and medicines by ancient physicians. Valentinas Avdejevas made a strange discovery in 2020 while exploring in Wales. The narrow silver ... Read more
2000-year-old “Tomb of Cerberus”
A 2,000-year-old “Tomb of Cerberus” with many very well-preserved frescoes was discovered in Italy. Initial assessments suggest that the tomb dates back to approximately 2,000 years ago, from the Republican and Imperial Roman era. The chamber tomb was recently discovered ... Read more
It is still unknown what is date of elephant bone
In 2019, an elephant bone was discovered in Cordoba (south of Spain), which caused a great stir among scientists. Some people suspect that it could have belonged to one of the animals from the time of the Second Punic War. ... Read more
Amphitheater was discovered on site of Roman fort in Israel
Traces of an amphitheater were found on the site of a former Roman legionary fort in Galilee (Israel). Interestingly, fragments of the walls have survived and are still painted red. According to researchers, the arena could have been used for ... Read more
Traces of three Roman marching camps were found in Jordan
In what is now southern Jordan, at least three Roman marching camps were discovered, which were probably established during the military campaign towards Arabia. The discovery was made as part of the “Endangered Archeology in the Middle East and North ... Read more
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