Researchers analyze 4,000 Roman bricks to uncover the building secrets of the ancient metropolis of Trier
A new interdisciplinary research project will investigate the organization of ancient building material production in the Roman city of Trier, an important city in the northern provinces of the empire...
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View of the Forum, Rome, Italy between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900. Views of architecture and other sites in Italy Italy Rome
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![This image depicts the ancient Roman city of Rome, specifically focusing on its iconic Forum area. The photograph captures a panoramic view showcasing several well-preserved columns and ruins that were once part of important public buildings or temples in the forum's center.
In the foreground stands an imposing colonnade with Corinthian capitals, which are characteristic of classical Greco-Roman architecture known for their ornate decorative elements including acanthus leaves. The photograph appears to be taken during a time when Rome was undergoing excavation and preservation efforts as evidenced by modern structures like lampposts visible in the scene.
The sky is overcast with clouds suggesting it might have been captured on an early spring or autumn day, not under direct sunlight that could result in harsher shadows. The coloration of this image leans towards sepia tones which are typical for photographs from the late 19th to early 20th century and were used as a form of preservation.
The caption at the bottom right corner indicates "1775 P-Z-Roma Foro Romano", suggesting that it's a postcard or an image taken around that era. The photograph captures both historical ruins alongside traces of modern human activity, indicating how these ancient sites have been integrated into contemporary urban life in Rome.
The Forum was the heart of Roman social and political activities; thus this view encapsulates not just archit [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/113/320/121/715/563/655/original/18f833615a3c623f.jpeg "This image depicts the ancient Roman city of Rome, specifically focusing on its iconic Forum area. The photograph captures a panoramic view showcasing several well-preserved columns and ruins that were once part of important public buildings or temples in the forum's center.
In the foreground stands an imposing colonnade with Corinthian capitals, which are characteristic of classical Greco-Roman architecture known for their ornate decorative elements including acanthus leaves. The photograph appears to be taken during a time when Rome was undergoing excavation and preservation efforts as evidenced by modern structures like lampposts visible in the scene.
The sky is overcast with clouds suggesting it might have been captured on an early spring or autumn day, not under direct sunlight that could result in harsher shadows. The coloration of this image leans towards sepia tones which are typical for photographs from the late 19th to early 20th century and were used as a form of preservation.
The caption at the bottom right corner indicates \"1775 P-Z-Roma Foro Romano\", suggesting that it's a postcard or an image taken around that era. The photograph captures both historical ruins alongside traces of modern human activity, indicating how these ancient sites have been integrated into contemporary urban life in Rome.
The Forum was the heart of Roman social and political activities; thus this view encapsulates not just archit [...]")
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Archaeologists uncover trove of burnt bones and ritual artifacts in ancient Roman well near Rome
Ostia Antica, an ancient Roman harbor town at the mouth of the Tiber River, has yielded a significant archaeological discovery. A team of archaeologists has excavated a well near the Temple of Hercules, revealing a collection of artifacts linked to ritual feasting and cult activities...
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