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In the south of Turkey, in Manavgat, Roman mosaics and remains of a church from ancient times were found. Mosaics show, among others animal images. The discovery was made at the end of last year. Research is currently underway.
In Viminacium (present city of Kostolac, in northern Serbia) a few weeks ago the remains of Roman ships and boats were found. Thanks to the employees of a nearby coal mine, the remains were brought to the surface from the bottom of the Danube.
In the area of Hrubieszów (eastern Poland), an amazing discovery was made. An amazing treasure was found in the ground in the field – 1753 silver Roman coins (denarii), dated to the 2nd – 3rd century CE. The coins feature images of emperors from Nerva (96-98 CE) to Septimius Severus (193-211 CE).
Ministero per i Beni e le Attivita Culturale – Italian Ministry of Heritage and Culture presents a promotional video and a virtual mini-tour in one of the greatest museums of Italy, The National Archaeological Museum in Tarent, called MARTA.
Many museums offer virtual tours of their galleries, so we can admire selected works of a particular collection. A link to the masterpieces of the Antiquities Department at the Louvre is attached.
Many museums offer virtual tours, so we can admire the artefacts of our favourite collection. Please find enclosed the link to the Department of Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities in the Louvre Museum.
RAI presents a promotional video where we can admire the ancient masterpieces hidden in the attics of Museo Nazionale Archeologico di Napoli.
Ceylon – a large island located near India – belongs to Sri Lanka. Interestingly, in 2018 researchers found wheat grains (dated to the II-II century CE) and grape seeds (VII-VIII CE) in Mantai (northern Sri Lanka). Neither grapes nor grain can grow in such a climate.
In Pompeii, after 40 years, the famous House of Lovers was reopened. The object was badly damaged in 1980s as a result of the earthquake that struck Campania.
In south-east England, excavations are to begin in Richborough. The place where archaeologists are to begin work was once occupied by the Roman amphitheater.
