Hadrian's Wall in England has always been a place where communities intersect
Middle empire
A Phoenician trading-post that served as an outlet for the products of the African hinterland, and which was Romanized in the 2nd and 3rd centuries.
Ancient Sabratha
Leptis Magna was one of the most beautiful cities of the Roman Empire, with its imposing public monuments, harbor, market-place, storehouses, shops and residential districts.
Leptis Magna
The impressive ruins of the largest colosseum in North Africa, a huge amphitheater which could hold up to 35,000 spectators, are found in the small village of El Jem
Amphitheater of El Jem
A family drama —Caracalla assassinates his brother and damns his memory.
The Severan Tondo: damnatio memoriae in ancient ...
A tomb, a prison, the site of a miracle, papal apartments — this building has as many layers as Rome itself.
Rome’s layered history — the Castel Sant’Angelo
One of the most impressive monuments on the Roman Forum
The Arch of Septimius Severus, portal to ...
What do we gain when works come from a well-documented excavation?
The importance of the archaeological findspot: The ...
This ancient map served as an administrative tool for one of the largest empires in history.
Severan marble plan (Forma Urbis Romae)
A bad case of acne or a political statement? Learn about Hadrian’s beard, political image, and accomplishments.
Bronze head from a statue of the ...
The Empire in miniature, see how Hadrian’s Villa served as a space for both business and pleasure.
Hadrian: The imperial palace, Tivoli
The Pantheon has one of the most perfect interior spaces ever constructed—and it’s been copied ever since.
The Pantheon (Rome)
Romans fight barbarians on this chaotic coffin, which shows signs of a turn in artistic trends.
Battle of the Romans and Barbarians (Ludovisi ...
A lavish Roman house in miniature, explore the innermost sanctum of the emperor Hadrian’s villa.
Maritime Theatre at Hadrian’s Villa
Explore Hadrian’s Villa in 3D and learn about Hadrian from the emperor himself.
A virtual tour of Hadrian’s Villa
One of the great myths of jealousy and revenge is carved into this sarcophagus. But why put this story on a coffin?
Medea Sarcophagus
Discover the drama of this split second in time, as a centaur flights big cats for his life.
Pair of Centaurs Fighting Cats of Prey ...
Due to a fortunate case of mistaken identity, this commanding statue was saved from destruction.
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