Ancient Rome

A 3rd-century Roman villa in Kourion with one of the only mosaics in Cyprus to depict gladiators fighting by name.

These high mineral baths were used by Roman soldiers, royals, and the military before opening to the public in 2005.

An ancient Roman temple hidden in the basement of Römerpassage, a modern shopping mall.

Wedged between streets and buildings, this ancient Roman theatre could seat 7000 spectators.

For centuries, one side of this basilica has integrated local archaeological finds.

See one of the earliest depictions of a Christian ceremony – with a woman at the center!

This immaculately preserved church from late antiquity was originally the mausoleum of the Emperor Constantine's daughter.

This ancient tomb was discovered during the construction of a Turkish supermarket and was preserved.

A living example of historical stratification: a Roman amphitheater, a medieval farm, and modern town square.

The ruins of one of the most important Roman villas north of the Alps.

An ancient aqueduct tells the story of Sardinia's ancient Roman past.

A chain coffee shop in Bulgaria that takes its Italian roots very seriously.

This ancient Roman town was revered for the healing waters of its sacred spring.

An elaborate Roman funerary monument dedicated to the family of Scipio.

Well-preserved, still-functional sliding wood doors from Ancient Rome can be found in this Vesuvius-stricken house.