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The only known surviving example of a full-sized Roman legionary scutum, discovered in the ancient garrison city of Dura-Europos and dating to the mid-3rd century AD.

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The only known surviving example of a full-sized Roman legionary scutum, discovered in the ancient garrison city of Dura-Europos and dating to the mid-3rd century AD.

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The only TWO fully surviving examples of the ancient Roman shield known as the scutum. One was found in Fayum, Egypt and the other was found in Dura-Europos, Syria

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The only TWO fully surviving examples of the ancient Roman shield known as the scutum. One was found in Fayum, Egypt and the other was found in Dura-Europos, Syria

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Phoenitian sarcophagus dating back to the V century B.C. from the city of Cádiz in Spain. These are two of the last surviving examples in Europe

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Phoenitian sarcophagus dating back to the V century B.C. from the city of Cádiz in Spain. These are two of the last surviving examples in Europe

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Portrait of a young man from Roman Egypt with a visible incision on his right eye after surgery. Object dated to the 2nd-3rd century CE. Example of Fayum portrait.

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Portrait of a young man from Roman Egypt with a visible incision on his right eye after surgery. Object dated to the 2nd-3rd century CE. Example of Fayum portrait.

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A Roman water boiler from the 1st century BCE that was discovered at Villa Della Pisanella in Boscoreale, Italy. It is one of the rarest examples to survive with its complete system of pipes and fittings intact.

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A Roman water boiler from the 1st century BCE that was discovered at Villa Della Pisanella in Boscoreale, Italy. It is one of the rarest examples to survive with its complete system of pipes and fittings intact.

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In 1972, while on vacation at Monasterace, situated off the coast of Riace, Roman engineer Stefano Mariottini discovered an exquisite ancient Greek bronze statue dating back to the 5th century BC

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In 1972, while on vacation at Monasterace, situated off the coast of Riace, Roman engineer Stefano Mariottini discovered an exquisite ancient Greek bronze statue dating back to the 5th century BC

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A gray schist figure of Buddha Shakyamuni from the ancient region of Gandhara, dating back to the 3rd-4th century CE

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A gray schist figure of Buddha Shakyamuni from the ancient region of Gandhara, dating back to the 3rd-4th century CE

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The "Bull's Head Bowl" comes from the largest known gold hoard of the early Middle Ages, discovered by chance in 1799 in the town of Nagyszentmiklós , then part of Hungary but now part of Romania in the Banat region. 7-9th century AD

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The "Bull's Head Bowl" comes from the largest known gold hoard of the early Middle Ages, discovered by chance in 1799 in the town of Nagyszentmiklós , then part of Hungary but now part of Romania in the Banat region. 7-9th century AD

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Roman stamp used to mint Roman coins. This is an extremely rare artifact of this type that has survived to this day. The object was discovered in Lugdunum , on the site of a former mint. Dated to 14-37 CE.

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Roman stamp used to mint Roman coins. This is an extremely rare artifact of this type that has survived to this day. The object was discovered in Lugdunum , on the site of a former mint. Dated to 14-37 CE.

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The Greek-Roman tombstone of doctor Dekmos, which is shown during the examination of the patient. Dated to the 2nd century CE.

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The Greek-Roman tombstone of doctor Dekmos, which is shown during the examination of the patient. Dated to the 2nd century CE.

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A Persian royal rhyton crafted from pure gold, widely regarded as the best-preserved example from the ancient world. Dating back to the Achaemenid Empire , it was discovered in Hamadan and is housed at the National Museum of Iran.

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A Persian royal rhyton crafted from pure gold, widely regarded as the best-preserved example from the ancient world. Dating back to the Achaemenid Empire , it was discovered in Hamadan and is housed at the National Museum of Iran.

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Ancient Roman mosaic floor featuring Diana and Callisto surrounded by hunting scenes, 3rd century CE. Made of colored marble, limestone, and glass tesserae and discovered in Villelaure, France.

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Ancient Roman mosaic floor featuring Diana and Callisto surrounded by hunting scenes, 3rd century CE. Made of colored marble, limestone, and glass tesserae and discovered in Villelaure, France.

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Roman sculpture showing an ancient river deity. The object dates back to the 2nd century CE. The artifact is located in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.

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Roman sculpture showing an ancient river deity. The object dates back to the 2nd century CE. The artifact is located in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.

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A set of ancient Roman surgical instruments discovered during excavations in Pompeii.

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A set of ancient Roman surgical instruments discovered during excavations in Pompeii.

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Roman statue of two greyhounds, discovered in the Villa of Antoninus Pius, mid 2nd century

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Roman statue of two greyhounds, discovered in the Villa of Antoninus Pius, mid 2nd century

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A six-foot marble statue of the goddess Athena has been discovered at the West Theater in Laodicea, an ancient city in southwestern Turkey. The style of the carving suggests that the sculpture dates to the reign of the Roman emperor Augustus, between 27 BCE and 14 CE

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A six-foot marble statue of the goddess Athena has been discovered at the West Theater in Laodicea, an ancient city in southwestern Turkey. The style of the carving suggests that the sculpture dates to the reign of the Roman emperor Augustus, between 27 BCE and 14 CE

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A Roman window grill from a villa in Dorset , dating to the late 3rd or 4th century AD

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A Roman window grill from a villa in Dorset , dating to the late 3rd or 4th century AD

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Portrait of a Roman made on glass. The find was discovered in Pompeii and is dated to 79 CE.

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Portrait of a Roman made on glass. The find was discovered in Pompeii and is dated to 79 CE.

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Roman marble bust of a man. The object is dated to the 3rd century CE. The sculpture was improved in the 4th and 6th centuries. The artifact was discovered in the agora in Thessalonica. The object is in the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki .

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Roman marble bust of a man. The object is dated to the 3rd century CE. The sculpture was improved in the 4th and 6th centuries. The artifact was discovered in the agora in Thessalonica. The object is in the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki .

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