The Theodosian Walls (the walls of Constantinople), the strongest fortification of humanity for over a millennium.3mo ⋅ Thefunder1 ⋅ r/ancientrome
2068 years ago Julius Ceasar refused a king crown offered by Mark Antony.2mo ⋅ Jotsuarez ⋅ r/ancientrome
Standing over the spot where Julius Caesar was assassinated on the Ides of March.1yr ⋅ Rusty51 ⋅ r/ancientrome
Garni temple in winter. The only standing Greco-Roman Colonnade building in Armenia. 1st century AD.2yr ⋅ Traash09 ⋅ r/ancientrome
The olive tree of Vouves, on Crete. This tree, which has a trunk 15 feet in diameter, is at least likely 2,900 years old. This tree lived through the writing of the Iliad, the golden age of Athens, the rise of the Roman Empire, and the birth of Christ.1yr ⋅ brosiousIII ⋅ r/ancientrome
A Roman toddler's footprint in a red clay tile, imprinted as it was drying ~2000 years ago. Vaison-la-Romaine (ancient Vasio Vocontiorum)1yr ⋅ opethism ⋅ r/ancientrome
This Roman mosaic discovered at Antakya, Turkey, was so well made it preserved the wave of an earthquake without breaking the pattern.2yr ⋅ AnotherMansCause ⋅ r/ancientrome
Replica of a Folding Chair (1st century AD) found in the grave of a Roman noble woman near Borschemich, Germany2yr ⋅ dafern ⋅ r/ancientrome
One of the largest Roman mosaic floors discovered during construction of a hotel in Antakya, Turkey. The warping effect was caused by earth shifting over time and earthquakes, giving it the impression of a giant rippled blanket2yr ⋅ Neutral_Fellow ⋅ r/ancientrome
At noon, every 21 April (traditional date of birth of Rome), sun's rays beam through the oculus of the Pantheon, Rome.2yr ⋅ AnotherMansCause ⋅ r/ancientrome
Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius, c. 173-76 C.E. gilded bronze (Capitoline Museums, Rome).1yr ⋅ AlbaneseGummies327 ⋅ r/ancientrome
A perfectly preserved section of the Via Flaminia Roman road, discovered at a depth of 0.90m during planning of a new water pipeline in Riano. The Flaminian Way struck north from Rome, over the Apennines to the Adriatic coast.1yr ⋅ AnotherMansCause ⋅ r/ancientrome
Hundreds of Roman gold coins discovered inside an amphora in northern Italy in 2018 (2048X1024)2yr ⋅ Kunstkurator ⋅ r/ancientrome
Gold plated Roman helmet found near Sirmium, Serbia (4th Century AD). it is thought to have belonged to a Cavalry Officer of the Emperor Licinius. The helmet was discovered in 2005 by a man ploughing his field.1yr ⋅ AnotherMansCause ⋅ r/ancientrome
On this day 2,067 years ago, Julius Caesar was assassinated in broad daylight in the middle of Rome.1yr ⋅ Skywalker_1881 ⋅ r/ancientrome
Roman Shipwreck discovered in 1980 during the maintenance of drainage canal in Comacchio, Northern Italy. It dates all the way back to 1 BC1yr ⋅ Single-Intention8874 ⋅ r/ancientrome
You guys must have all had better cameras at the Pantheon than I did.1yr ⋅ hatchback_baller ⋅ r/ancientrome
“On July 1, 1894, at the excavation of Delphi near the Temple of Apollo, archaeologists uncovered a near-perfectly preserved, still-upright statue of Antinous.”1yr ⋅ ArgentumAg47 ⋅ r/ancientrome
2000 year-old Roman face cream/lotion. Dating back to II AD. Object was found in the temple complex dedicated to Mars. It's world's oldest cosmetic face cream and it has finger marks in the lid. (640X902)2yr ⋅ Kunstkurator ⋅ r/ancientrome
The still-standing 1st Cent BCE Augustan Bridge in Vaison La Romaine, France1yr ⋅ kyno1 ⋅ r/ancientrome
A 2000-year-old Roman silver pugio, that was discovered by an archeology intern in 2019 in Germany, before and after nine months of careful restoration work2yr ⋅ Traash09 ⋅ r/ancientrome
The remains of the Roman Amphitheatre and Theatre located in Arles, France. Both structures were built during the 1st century AD. Arlew was a city of considerable importance during the Roman period.1yr ⋅ AnotherMansCause ⋅ r/ancientrome
My depitiction of Mark Antony using AI and sculpting. Based on threes seperate busts.2yr ⋅ pumpyz ⋅ r/ancientrome
Lionel Royer - Augustus at the Tomb of Alexander the Great (1878)1yr ⋅ didntfindacoolname ⋅ r/ancientrome
The only known surviving example of scutum, a roman shield, 3rd century AD3yr ⋅ ViVilma ⋅ r/ancientrome
A beautiful Roman opus sectile floor in Ostia Antica - such a beautiful space, even more than 1600+ years since it was first laid.1yr ⋅ AnotherMansCause ⋅ r/ancientrome
Visited the actual site of Julius Caesar’s Murder - the Curia of Pompey in Rome.9mo ⋅ rosenchuck1 ⋅ r/ancientrome
The similarity between modern languages and the Latin of Ancient Rome (by percentage)2mo ⋅ Europa_Teles_BTR ⋅ r/ancientrome
Roman Baths preserved by Vesuvius, home to pickpockets and tapeworms (OC, Info in comments)1yr ⋅ PorcupineMerchant ⋅ r/ancientrome
World's largest ancient mosaic uncovered in Antakya, Turkey while building a hotel. It covers 9,000 square feet and was made in the late Roman period, 4th century AD (1071X1340)2yr ⋅ Kunstkurator ⋅ r/ancientrome
Replication of a Roman Strophium Ormamillare, inspired by the Greek Apodesme. Folded from a single piece of fabric, the breast band was a normal, if optional, item in a woman’s underwear. It was often paired with the lower body Subligar/Subligaculum. More information in the comments.1yr ⋅ Amadis_of_Albion ⋅ r/ancientrome
Vanished from History: The Golden Menorah from Jerusalem, still visible on the Arch of Titus (OC, Excessive info in comments!)1yr ⋅ PorcupineMerchant ⋅ r/ancientrome
A lovely Roman glass bowl in a vivid emerald green, which has survived complete in beautiful condition. It was made about 2000 years ago, & still looks amazing today! Dated to the 1st half of the 1st century, it is on display at the Met Museum.1yr ⋅ AnotherMansCause ⋅ r/ancientrome
After she was publicly flogged and her daughters raped by Roman soldiers, Boudica destroyed three entire cities. Camulodunum burned with such ferocity that a blackened scorch-layer still runs under modern Colchester, named by archaeologists the 'Boudican Destruction Horizon'.1yr ⋅ AnotherMansCause ⋅ r/ancientrome
I spend 2 months hand-sewing this costume in order to finish it for Trajan's birthday. I present to you the result: a historical impression of emperor Trajan by me in honor of his birthday that was 18 September2yr ⋅ Kris-van-Laar ⋅ r/ancientrome
The Aqueduct of Segovia. One of the best-preserved Roman aqueducts1yr ⋅ MichelangelesqueAdz ⋅ r/ancientrome
Segovia's 1st century Roman aqueduct in 1911. No mortar or cement was used between any of the 20,400 blocks used in its construction.2yr ⋅ AnotherMansCause ⋅ r/ancientrome
An ancient Roman tomb slowly being buried by calcium carbonate deposits at Hierapolis, Turkey. Popular for its thermal spas, it became a Roman territory when King Attalus III of Pergamon died and gifted his kingdom to Rome c. 133 BCE.1yr ⋅ AnotherMansCause ⋅ r/ancientrome
Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius, AD. 176-177 Gilded bronze, h. 424 cm. Now on display at the Capitoline Museums, Rome1yr ⋅ Calvert-Grier ⋅ r/ancientrome
Old Roman bridge from the 3rd century, built by Roman military engineers, Montenegro.2yr ⋅ Scientiaetnatura065 ⋅ r/ancientrome
Is there anything from Roman society that you wished was still around or practiced in the modern world? Whether governmental or societal?1yr ⋅ OctaviusCalidus ⋅ r/ancientrome
Happy 1,901st birthday to Marcus Aurelius Antoninus. What's your favorite Marcus Aurelius quote?2yr ⋅ icantthinkofaname940 ⋅ r/ancientrome
The remains of the Hippodrome at Caesarea in the former Roman province of Judea, with an estimated capacity of 15,000 spectators.1yr ⋅ GreatMilitaryBattles ⋅ r/ancientrome
Visited the aqueduct of Segovia, got nothing but goosebumps the whole time. Really and amazing place1yr ⋅ giancarlo231 ⋅ r/ancientrome
The Pantheon as it may have looked during the reign of the Emperor Hadrian. Drawn by Jean Claude Golvin.1yr ⋅ AnotherMansCause ⋅ r/ancientrome
1900 years ago, the philosopher king Marcus Aurelius was born. I want to pay tribute to this respectable person who did not seek power for his own sake but to help his people. His personal writings have influenced people's lives for generations and he has taught people the key to a happy life3yr ⋅ BanthaMilk ⋅ r/ancientrome
This is the earliest known photograph of Rome, it was taken in 18422yr ⋅ Playful_Chipmunk_602 ⋅ r/ancientrome
A Roman temple-theater complex rediscovered by chance on February 2000 in Monte San Nicola, Italy. Located on a tip of a mountain (about 450 m above sea level ), the complex dates back to the 4th century BCE [1440x1799]1yr ⋅ mcotoole ⋅ r/ancientrome
We don't like colorful statues, ok, but what about colorful cities? This is how Ancient Ephesus really looked like. Here's a reconstruction of Curetes Street in ancient Ephesus. I think it's wonderful...2yr ⋅ blondekayla ⋅ r/ancientrome
The 3600 (!) years old Lateran Obelisk. This is both the largest standing Egyptian Obelisk in the world and the oldest standing structure in Rome! Next time you go to Rome don't miss it!1yr ⋅ LordBruschetta ⋅ r/ancientrome
The faces of the Fayum mummies. Painted with naturalistic portraits of upper class members of Roman Egyptian society, about 900 mummy portraits are known.1yr ⋅ AnotherMansCause ⋅ r/ancientrome
A 1,800-year-old iron mask thought to belong to a Roman soldier was found in the Hadrianaupolis Ancient City in Karabuk. (mor info in comment) [800x533]2yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ancientrome
The thing that blew my mind the most in my visit to Pompei was the pedestrian crossings. I had never heard such a thing. Was this common practice in all Roman cities?1yr ⋅ debilitasdelendaest ⋅ r/ancientrome
A 2000-year-old Roman silver dagger, that was discovered by an archeology intern in 2019 in Germany, before and after nine months of careful restoration work [2154x2011]1yr ⋅ brosiousIII ⋅ r/ancientrome
the Roman Bridge (Puente Romano) in Merida, Spain, still standing after 2000 years! (1594x934)2yr ⋅ Kunstkurator ⋅ r/ancientrome
The Pantheon in Rome, Italy. Still going strong 1896 years after its construction.2yr ⋅ silveryspoons ⋅ r/ancientrome
One of the three Roman pools of Gafsa, in Tunisia, two of which are open. Built in the 2nd century BCE, they are about five meters deep and are fed by hot water springs.2yr ⋅ AnotherMansCause ⋅ r/ancientrome
Happy 1,834th birthday to Marcus Aurelius Antoninus a.k.a Caracalla2yr ⋅ icantthinkofaname940 ⋅ r/ancientrome
Fragment of an amazing Roman glass bowl, painted with gladiatorial scenes, dating to around 230-250 AD. Excavated at the Vindolanda Roman Fort in Northumberland, England.2yr ⋅ AnotherMansCause ⋅ r/ancientrome
One of the first accounts we have of a Whoopie Cushion being used was by a 14-year-old Roman emperor named Elagabalus who used it frequently on dinner guests. He was assassinated by the time he was 181yr ⋅ dannydutch1 ⋅ r/ancientrome
True Roman bread for true Romans - Recipe inspired by Pliny the Elder, shape as per Herculaneum finds.2yr ⋅ Wielander ⋅ r/ancientrome
A house nearby that’s under construction. The architect is one of us...3yr ⋅ Y_E_E_Z_Y ⋅ r/ancientrome
Dating of a mosaic floor at a villa in Gloucestershire to the mid-5th century A.D. indicates that some people continued Romanized living even after the end of Roman rule in Britain.1yr ⋅ ilhamperisi ⋅ r/ancientrome
Most wood furniture at Herculaneum was preserved in carbonised form by 500c volcanic mud, but where wood was flung onto the beach, the mud was cooled by seawater and the wood has survived as 2,000 year old living wood, like this incredible ceiling panel1yr ⋅ AnotherMansCause ⋅ r/ancientrome
Ancient Roman lasagna from a cookbook by Apicius, written in fourth century AD Rome. At the Hostaria Antica Roma (Rome)2yr ⋅ JimmyEWang ⋅ r/ancientrome
A gold bust of Emperor Septimus Severus (r. 193-211 CE), used to top a standard bearer. Discovered in Plotinopolis, Greece, and on display at the Archaeological Museum in Komotini, Greece. (1280x1776)1yr ⋅ GaGator43 ⋅ r/ancientrome
Roman legionary helmet from the early 1st century AD, from Brigetio, Hungary.2yr ⋅ AnotherMansCause ⋅ r/ancientrome
Up to 200,000 spectators pack into Rome's Circus Maximus for a day of thrills in the Empire's greatest sports stadium. Before the chariot races begin the crowd watch a flamboyant parade (pompa circensis) of the day's sportsmen and entertainers. (Reconstruction by Faber Courtial)1yr ⋅ AnotherMansCause ⋅ r/ancientrome
This 'Memento Mori' mosaic was found in a triclinium (formal dining room) in Pompeii and dates to 30 BCE — 14 CE. The theme was intended to remind diners of the fleeting nature of earthly fortunes. Riches on one side, rags on the other, balanced on the wheel of fate and butterfly wings.1yr ⋅ AnotherMansCause ⋅ r/ancientrome
A slave boy’s funerary bust, likely paid for by his master (OC, Info in comments)2yr ⋅ PorcupineMerchant ⋅ r/ancientrome
I dreamt of going to Rome since I was a teen because of Roman architecture and engineering. So in 2018 I finally went and snapped this picture of the most jaw-dropping building on the planet.1yr ⋅ rhodescol ⋅ r/ancientrome
Recreation of a Roman legionary officer's tent with a junior and a senior centurion, late 1st century AD🌿2yr ⋅ R2Holo ⋅ r/ancientrome
A room from the excavated ruins Of Herculaneum – Destroyed during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius on 24 August 79 AD. (1848X2048)2yr ⋅ Kunstkurator ⋅ r/ancientrome
