Wonderful computer visualization 3D of Forum of Augustus in Rome, performed by “Capware” – an Italian company dealing in the design of exhibitions and multimedia museums.

Cumae is considered to be the oldest Greek city in the western Mediterranean Sea. It was founded in the mid-VIII century BCE. Over the past years, archaeologists have conducted research and excavations, focusing precisely on this city, and especially the Greek sanctuary, road or necropolis – found in the meantime. Among the next discoveries were burial chambers, which unfortunately were raided in the 19th century. Researchers estimated, on the basis of preserved remnants, that graves are dated back to the second century BCE and that belonged to rich families.

Researchers are surprised by the quality of the preserved paintings in the newly discovered chamber. The discovery will allow to broaden knowledge about Roman art. To protect the frescoes, those were removed from the walls, and subsequent fragments joined together to recreate the appearance of frescoes.

Excavations were carried out thanks to financial support from the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs and several foundations.

Archaeologists found the remains of a Roman road in the municipality of Katwijk (Netherlands). The preserved road is 125 meters long. In addition to the road, the remains of a Roman settlement were also discovered.

A combined team of researchers from Portugal and Germany discovered the remains of a Roman port, which – in their opinion – is in good condition.

In the German city Zülpich, a 4.5-ton sarcophagus, which is 1, 700 years old, was discovered. Inside the stone object was body and numerous objects that were to accompany the deceased in the post-mortem life. Zülpich in Roman times was called Tolbiacum.

In Winterton (northern England) there was an interesting discovery. In the place where construction works were carried out, numerous human remains and artefacts were found.

In England, there were found remains of a huge Roman villa (one of the largest discovered in Britain), which covered an area of 85 to 85 meters. The object was discovered on one of the cultivated fields, but the location is still secret, so as not to attract the robbers.

Archaeologists found a unique Roman bronze bowl for washing in the Netherlands. The object was found in Rijnsburg. These types of items are rare and so far only ten in Europe have been discovered. This basin, however, is unique.

Euphrates in ancient times was considered a border river, dividing the Roman world and the world of Parthian / Sassanids. Presence of Romans east of the Euphrates is poorly known today. The traces of the Romans in these lands will be sought by dr Michał Marciak from the Jagiellonian University.

In Yorkshire (northern England) was found one of the earliest established Roman settlements ever found in this region. As it turns out, this place has been known for a long time, but archaeologists deliberately hid information in order to not allow illegal seekers to disturb the work.