Tag

Roman Empire

All articles tagged with #roman empire

history6 days ago•5 min saved

German metal detectorist uncovers 934-coin Roman hoard near Cologne

A licensed metal detectorist in Germany discovered a hoard of 934 ancient Roman silver coins near Wesseling, south of Cologne. The find, weighing 6.8 pounds, dates to the reign of Emperor Hadrian and is the largest such collection ever found in Germany. Experts believe the coins represented one person's life savings, potentially requiring years of a soldier's income to accumulate. The hoard is now on display at the LVR-LandesMuseum Bonn.

via Fox News|

#archaeology #cologne #germany

archaeology18 days ago•120 min saved

Roman-era Egyptian tomb in Dakhla Oasis blends Greek poetry with traditional funerary spells

Archaeologists in Egypt’s Dakhla Oasis uncovered a 1,700-year-old pyramid-shaped tomb from the Roman period. The site features a rare 19-line Greek poem, traditional Egyptian protective spells, and artifacts from the reign of Emperor Constantine, illustrating the cultural synthesis of the era.

via Live Science|

#ancient-greek #archaeology #dakhla-oasis

science24 days ago•22 min saved

Study reveals Constantinople, not Rome, was the Roman Empire's true road hub

A new study published in Nature Communications challenges the proverb 'all roads lead to Rome.' By analyzing 190,000 miles of ancient routes, researchers found that Constantinople (modern Istanbul) was the central hub for overland travel, while Rome remained the political capital. The study also clarifies that Roman roads were not uniformly straight and that maritime routes were more critical for trade.

via New York Post|

#archaeology #geography #history

history25 days ago•6 min saved

Study Finds Constantinople, Not Rome, Was the Roman Empire's Road Hub

A new study analyzing 190,000 miles of ancient Roman roads finds that Constantinople, not Rome, was the empire's central overland hub, challenging the proverb that all roads lead to Rome.

via Fox News|

#ancient-roads #constantinople #history

history27 days ago•3 min saved

New Data Shows Roman Road Network Centered on Constantinople, Not Rome

Researchers mapped 190,000 miles of ancient Roman roads, revealing that the network’s true hub was Constantinople, not Rome, and that routes were often curved by terrain rather than strictly straight.

via Jalopnik|

#ancient-history #archaeology #history

science1 month ago•14 min saved

New Data Debunks Myths About Roman Roads: Not All Lead to Rome, Nor Are They Straight

A new study analyzing 300,000 km of Roman roads reveals that the network was more distributed than previously thought, with provincial capitals serving as key hubs rather than Rome. The research also shows that Roman roads were straighter only where terrain allowed, and their continuity into the modern era is less direct than assumed.

via Gizmodo|

#archaeology #history #infrastructure

history1 month ago•4 min saved

Slovakia Unearths Irregular Roman Camp from Marcus Aurelius Era

Archaeologists in Slovakia have uncovered a second-century A.D. Roman military camp near Šurany, featuring soldiers' remains, weapons, and an unusual layout. The site, linked to the Marcomannic Wars, is the first such discovery in the Nitra region and offers new insights into Roman frontier activities north of the Danube.

via New York Post|

#archaeology #history #marcomannic-wars

history1 month ago•13 min saved

DNA Study Shows Roman Empire's Fall Was a Slow Genetic Blend, Not a Barbarian Invasion

A study of 258 ancient genomes from southern Germany reveals that the fall of the Western Roman Empire did not result in a sudden barbarian conquest. Instead, genetic evidence shows a gradual integration of local and Roman populations through intermarriage, challenging the traditional narrative of a violent, rapid replacement of cultures.

via ZME Science|

#ancient-dna #archaeology #genetics

archaeology1 month ago•150 min saved

Bulgarian archaeologists uncover 1,600-year-old skeleton of Roman man hiding in storage jar during siege

A human skeleton was discovered inside a large Roman storage jar, known as a dolium, at the ancient site of Deultum in Bulgaria. The remains, dating to approximately A.D. 400, were found in the northern turret of the city’s western gate. The individual, likely a young man, was armed with two iron knives and a belt. Archaeologists believe he sought shelter in the vessel during an enemy attack and a subsequent fire, dying before the ruins were leveled and covered by later construction.

via Live Science|

#ancient-history #archaeology #bulgaria

archaeology2 months ago•11 min saved

Heatwave Exposes Roman Constantine Bridge Foundations in Bulgaria

Severe Danube drought from record heatwaves has temporarily lowered water levels in Bulgaria, revealing exposed foundations of the ancient Constantine Bridge near Gigen. Built under Emperor Constantine I and inaugurated in 328 CE, the bridge spanned over 2 km and linked Ulpia Oescus with Sucidava; Pleven museum archaeologists used drones to document the visible remains, a rare chance to study a major Roman engineering feat in its riverine setting, though the structure was largely destroyed by around 367 CE.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#archaeology #bulgaria #constantine-bridge

human-history2 months ago•16 min saved

Divers Uncover a 2,100-Year-Old Roman Shipwreck Off Sicily

Two divers off Mazara del Vallo, Sicily, accidentally discovered a Roman-era shipwreck buried in a mound of amphorae about 21 meters deep. The cargo includes hundreds of amphorae (mostly Dressel 1A), two large lead anchors, and a lead pipe, dating the site to the 2nd–1st centuries BCE. Italian authorities have created a 3D survey and will continue investigations, highlighting ancient Mediterranean trade routes and cultural exchanges.

via Gizmodo|

#amphorae #archaeology #human-history

world2 months ago•7 min saved

Two-thousand-year-old Roman shipwreck found off Sicily filled with amphorae

Italian divers have uncovered a 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck off Sicily near Mazara del Vallo at about 46 meters depth, its hull loaded with hundreds of well-preserved amphorae used for wine, olive oil or grain. Dating to the 2nd–1st century BC, the wreck is being safeguarded by Italy's culture ministry and the Carabinieri as experts investigate its cargo and significance.

via BBC|

#amphorae #archaeology #roman-empire

science4 months ago•183 min saved

Amateur detectorist uncovers remarkable Roman gold ring in Somerset

An amateur metal detectorist in Somerset uncovered a 48-gram gold Roman ring dating to around 297 AD, engraved with the goddess Victory on a two-horse chariot. The ring likely belonged to a wealthy Roman resident and will be displayed at The Museum of Somerset after acquisition by the South West Heritage Trust, which paid about £78,010 for the ring and coins found in the same field. The finder, Kevin Minto, shared his reward with a friend and used part of it to pay off his mortgage. Under UK law, treasure must be reported and the acquisition is overseen by the British Museum. The find highlights South Somerset’s Roman-era wealth and trade along routes like the Fosse Way.

via CNN|

#archaeology #metal-detecting #roman-empire

world4 months ago•53 min saved

Somerset Detectorist Uncovers 1,700-Year-Old Roman Gold Ring

A truck driver and former soldier near Ilminster, England, unearthed a 48-gram, 1,700-year-old gold ring dating to AD 297, engraved with Victoria steering a chariot, along with 297 coins; the South West Heritage Trust bought the ring and its coins for £78,000 ($105,000), and the finder, Kevin Minto, plans to return to search for more treasure.

via The Daily Beast|

#england #metal-detector #roman-empire

human-history5 months ago•16 min saved

Romans Used On-The-Go Coatings to Keep Ships Afloat, Study Finds

A Frontiers in Materials study of the Ilovik-Paržine 1 shipwreck shows Romans used zopissa—a pine tar and beeswax waterproof coating—applied in multiple phases, suggesting ships were regularly refurbished during voyages. Palynology tied the coating’s materials to diverse Adriatic environments, revealing a web of long-distance naval knowledge transfer around the Mediterranean.

via Gizmodo|

#human-history #marine-archaeology #palynology