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3D visualization of recently discovered Roman chariot in Pompeii
3D visualization of the last discovered Roman chariot in Pompeii. The chariot was probably used during the procession. The object, as well as the whole city, was buried by Vesuvius in 79 CE. Pompeii Sites
Four-wheeled ceremonial chariot was discovered outside Pompeii walls
The amazing discovery was made in the suburban villa of Civita Giuliana, just north of Pompeii. The find is a Roman four-wheeled beautifully decorated chariot that was probably used during the procession. The object, as well as the whole city, ... Read more
Renovation of one of oldest Roman frescoes was completed
Scientists have successfully completed the restoration of one of the oldest Pompeian frescoes, which show hunting scenes, statues and temples. The fresco adorned the wall of the inner garden and was sure to delight the guests of the residence. The ... Read more
Bulgarian archaeologists discovered luxurious Roman road station in 2014
In Bulgaria, in the vicinity of the Roman fort Sostra (near the present city of Troyan, central Bulgaria), in 2014, archaeologists found traces of a Roman luxurious road station (mansio). The road station was located on Via Traiana – the ... Read more
Discovered Roman milestone hid curiosity
Discovered in late 2017/2018 along the A14 road in Cambridgeshire, eastern England, a Roman milestone revealed a curiosity. The folded stone turned out to be embossed with the outline of the penis on top. According to scientists, it is one ... Read more
Digital map of Rome in era of Augustus
The Digital Augustan Rome project is a great source of knowledge and research material on Rome during the Emperor Augustus period. Digital Augustan Rome is a project that is to be a worthy successor to the published Mapping Augustan Rome ... Read more
Stunning animation of rich house in Pompeii
Last year, scientists were able to virtually reconstruct a villa in Pompeii, which was destroyed in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. To make this stunning animation used, among others 3D scanners or drones. Domus belonged to a ... Read more
Numerous ancient finds were discovered in Spalding
Numerous artefacts have been discovered in the town of Spalding in northern England, including the Roman oven of type ‘tannur’. According to the researchers, a similar type of furnace is still used in India. Interestingly, the find is the best-preserved ... Read more
Roman amphitheatre was discovered in Turkey
In western Turkey, near the town of Nailli, traces of a Roman amphitheatre have been discovered. The building was located in the small ancient city of Mastaura. According to local media, archaeological works are to begin soon. The object was ... Read more
Roman milestones were discovered in northern Italy
In Brescia (northern Italy), archaeological excavations were carried out prior to the commencement of sewage works under Via Milano. Researchers managed to find three Roman milestones from the late Empire period. The two stones are about 2 meters high; one ... Read more
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