The Roman World
Table of Contents
This section offers an overview of Roman civilization, including archaeological sites, everyday life, infrastructure, and broader historical context. Explore how the Roman Empire shaped the ancient world through its architecture, administration, and culture.
Roman Sites
Browse a growing database of Roman sites across the former empire. Each entry includes photos, and historical details. Use filters to explore by country, name or type of site.
Roman Sites Map
Map of 1000+ Roman Sites.
Table of all Roman Sites
Filterable table with all 1000+ sites. The page also features a split per type (acqueducts, temples etc.) and links to the overviews per country
Byzantine Sites Map
Map of Byzantine Sites. Even though the Byzantines referred to themselves as Romans until the end, this helps distinguish between the gradually changing cultures.
Daily Life
Context
This section explains the broader framework of Roman civilization. It includes articles on architecture, law, economy, infrastructure, and administration, offering background to the society behind the remains.
Inside the Empire: Key Aspects of the Roman Empire
Historic Insights
Comparative articles and thematic analyses highlighting transitions, innovations, and key decisions in Roman history. These studies often examine developments across multiple civilizations.
- Greek vs Roman Architecture
- Isis and Serapis: Egypt’s Gods in the Eternal City
- Religious Transitions at Ancient Sites: Aphrodisias
- The Cult of Mithras: A Persian God in Roman Military Life
- The Diocletian Reforms
- The Roman vs. Persian Road Networks
- Transformation of Greek to Roman Theatres
- Visigothic Architecture vs. Roman Architecture: Continuity and Transformation in the Early Medieval West