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An unusual find in Rome. A statue of an assassinated emperor who was depicted as Hercules was discovered
Archaeologists conducted excavations in the area of a former Roman road. There they found a statue of Emperor Decius Trajan, who died in battle with the Germans. Scientists were intrigued by the fact that the Roman ruler was depicted like Hercules.
The Roman Empire was one of the greatest empires in the history of mankind. It was established in 27 AD as a result of the transformation of the state from a republic to a monarchical system. At that time, the Romans ruled all lands from the Mediterranean and Black Sea, including northern Africa, as well as Gaul (Switzerland, France, the Rhineland, Belgium and the Netherlands) and Britain.
A statue of an emperor who became famous in the battle against the Goths has been found in Rome
For more than 400 years, until the fall of the Western Roman Empire, the country was ruled by dozens of rulers from different dynasties. Some made history with their intellect, cunning or leadership skills. Others were regarded as uncompromising tyrants, and there were also those who were forgotten for hundreds of years. This was the case, among others, of Sponsianus, who last year was recalled by ancient coins, which for more than…
