Roman Empire
There are 6916 items in Roman Empire:
Amman, Archaeological Museum
Amman's archaeological museum used to be in the city citadel. Many objects are still there, but many others have been brought to the new Jordan Museum. Still, the old exhibition rooms remain worth a visit. …Amman, Jordan Folklore Museum
Collection of Arab costumes and folkloristic objects, but also some ancient mosaics from Jerash, in a room next to the theater of Amman. There are 1 items in Amman,…Amman, Jordan Museum
A splendid, modern museum, documenting Jordan's past from prehistory until Late Antiquity. A part of the collection originates from the old Archaeological Museum on the citadel of Amman. One of the most beautiful museums in the Middle East. …Ammianus Marcellinus on Libyan Incursions
The Austuriani, or, as the Roman historian Ammianus Marcellinus (c.330-c.400) prefers to call them, Austoriani, were a federation of Libyan tribes that became increasingly dangerous for the Roman Empire in the fourth century. In his Roman History 28.6, he describes…Ammianus Marcellinus on the tsunami of 365
The tsunami of 365 CE: a disastrous tidal wave that destroyed the ports of many Roman cities in northern Africa.In 365 CE, on the twenty-first of July, the southern shores of the Mediterranean were hit by a tidal wave –…Ammon (deity)
Ammon: name of a Libyan deity and his oracle in an oasis in Egypt's western desert. It became famous after Alexander the Great made a detour to consult the god. The modern name of the oasis is Siwa. …Amphipolis (Ennea Hodoi)
Amphipolis: Greek town in Thrace, colony of Athens, of great strategic importance. Its port was Eïon. Map of Amphipolis and Eïon Human…Amphipolis, Archaeological Museum
Well-kept, modern museum with finds from Amphipolis. There are 20 items in Amphipolis, Archaeological Museum: …
Amphipolis, Basilica A, Apse |
Amphipolis, Basilica A, Mosaic |
Amphipolis, Basilica A, Mosaic, Detail |
Amphipolis, Basilica A, Mosaic, Detail (lion, fish, octopus) |