Roman Empire
Remarkable Archaeological Find in Bulgaria: Well-Preserved Statue Unearthed in Varna
A remarkable discovery has emerged in Varna, where construction work uncovered a well-preserved ancient statue. Known as Gaius, this statue dates back to the Roman era, specifically to the late second and early third centuries, a time when Odessos thrived within the Roman Empire, as noted by Dr. Vasil Tenekejiev, an archaeologist at the Regional History Museum in Varna.
Roman gate closed after bits of ancient stone fall off
Rome's ruins are such an integral part of the Eternal City that it can be surprising when sometimes bits of them fall off.
Nobody was hurt after a few fragments fell early June 14 morning from the Porta Maggiore gate, whose monumental double arches once provided a gateway through the third-century Aurelian Walls.
2,700-year-old mosaic found in Turkey’s west
A 2,700-year-old mosaic believed to belong to a wealthy Roman was unearthed in a house-shaped compartment 10 meters below the ground in Turkey's west.
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Cavusoglu visit: Talks with Dendias underway after meeting with Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis (photos)
Dendias and Cavusoglu walked from Maximus Palace to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Turkish airbase attacked by drones (video)
Shots were heard at Diyarbakir airbase
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A mystery woman dressed in silk & gold found buried under the London streets was from the elite of the Roman Empire
It is still unclear who her husband was, although she is thought to have been the wife of one of the Roman senators
Roman-era sculpture seized
A Roman-era sculpture was seized by the provincial gendarmerie command in a car in the western province of Denizli's Sarayköy district. The 15x10-centimeter bronze sculpture, depicting a horse-drawn carriage with a gladiator figure, was delivered to the Denizli Museum Directorate.
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Unique Find: Roman Statue Head Found at Excavations near Pleven
Archaeologists have discovered a unique find in the excavations of the ancient city of Ulpia Eskus near the village of Gigen. This is the head of a statue, and the scientists suggest that it is a Roman Emperor, reports Bulgaria ON AIR.
Archeologists Find Remains of Roman-era Temple in Egypt
CAIRO -- Egypt says archeologists have uncovered the remains of a temple dating back to the second century.
The Antiquities Ministry said Thursday that the temple, which dates back to the reign of Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius, was found near the Siwa Oasis in the western desert. It includes the foundations of a large limestone building.
Israeli Archaeologists have Discovered a 1800 Years Old Mosaic
A 1800-year-old mosaic depicting a man with a toga was discovered by archaeologists in Caesarea in Israel, Reuters reported. The discovery was found during excavations of a Byzantine building, which was built around 300 years after the mosaic itself.