Ancient Roman Architecture (Quiz)
Unlocking the Past, Guiding the Future
Unlocking the Past, Guiding the Future
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Early Romans bred dogs with flat faces
A group of researchers consisting of osteoarchaeologists, archaeologists, and veterinarian scientists from Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Atatürk University, and University of Environmental and Life Sciences, ul. Kożuchowska, have discovered proof of early Roman practices of breeding dogs with flat faces. The team…
Pair of 2nd-century Roman coins found on island in Baltic Sea
A team of archaeologists from Södertörn University has made an exciting discovery on Gotska Sandön, an isolated island in the Baltic Sea, located between Sweden and Estonia. While conducting excavations on the island as part of a joint research project…
Mysterious mosaics depicting Medusa uncovered at 2nd-century Roman villa in Italy
While excavating a historic mansion that was previously used by ancient Roman emperors in Italy, archaeologists made an unexpected discovery of two mosaics that portrayed the Greek mythological figure of Medusa. Medusa was known for her hair made of snakes…
Excavations reveal Roman altar stone beneath Leicester Cathedral
Archaeologists discovered a broken altar stone on cathedral grounds that was likely used as a private shrine or cult room, the Guardian reported During excavations in the grounds of Leicester Cathedral, archaeologists from the University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS)…
2,000-year-old Roman ‘dry Cleaner’ shop unearthed by archaeologists at Pompeii
Archaeologists discovered a 2,000-year-old ancient Roman dry cleaner at the Pompeii Archaeological Site in Italy, according to the Miami Herald. They have been excavating a previously unexplored part of the site at Insula 10 in Regio IX along the via…
Roman iron cavalry mask discovered in Romania
A Roman parade mask has been found by an amateur archaeologist in the Albeni commune, located in the Gorj County of Romania. Only a few parade masks have been discovered in Romania, and they were all made of bronze. This is the country’s first iron parade mask discovery. Experts…
30 Roman engraved gems discovered at Hadrian’s Wall bathhouse site
During an archaeological excavation near Hadrian’s Wall in England, researchers have made an intriguing discovery: 2000-year-old engraved gems found in the drain of a Roman bathhouse. This bathhouse, located in the Carlisle area of Stanwix, was used by soldiers from…
Ancient Roman-era city with ‘pigeon towers’ found in Luxor, Egypt
An Egyptian archaeological team, led by Dr. Mustafa Waziri, announced on Tuesday they had discovered a “complete residential city from the Roman era” in the southern city of Luxor. The team discovered a complete Roman-era residential area that dates back…
A mass burial of headless Roman skeletons found in England
A team of archaeologists discovered a Roman cemetery with decapitated skeletons. Excavations at the site were in preparation for the construction of new homes in Wintringham, Cambridgeshire, near St Neots. The team, which hailed from Oxford Archaeology, discovered 17 skeletons dating…