A late Roman ridge helmet, dating back to the mid-4th century AD. The nasal guard and cheekpieces are missing. Gilded helmets were typically worn by high-ranking officers.
Found in Augsburg, on display at the Römerlager im Zeughaus in Augsburg.

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The Porta Nigra in Trier is the best preserved Roman city gate North of the Alps. It was built around 170 AD and converted into a church in the Middle Ages. The Porta Nigra was restored to its original state in 1804 at Napoleon's behest.

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Frisur aus der Römerzeit
Palazzo Massimo alle Terme, Rom

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Fascinating world of ancient #glass!

Delicate #Roman unguentaria, vessels used to hold perfume or oil.

Dating 1st century AD.

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A charming #Roman enamelled fibula (a pin for fastening garments) in the form of an #owl.
Found in the civilian settlement of the Saalburg fort.

Photo: Römerkastell Saalburg / Peter Knierriem

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Sensational find: Archaeologists recover 1000 objects from Swiss lake

In Lake Neuchâtel in Switzerland, archaeologists have recovered a shipload of more than 1,000 very well preserved ceramic artefacts and swords dating from 20 to 50 AD. To avoid looting, the spectacular find was initially kept secret.

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