While excavating a well in the ancient city of Ostia Antica, roughly 15 miles southwest of Rome, archaeologists recently discovered a number of objects used in imperial life — some of which were ...

The roughly 10-foot-deep well in the ancient Roman city of Ostia Antica was being excavated as part of a restoration project when the priceless objects were discovered.

Ostia was Rome’s main port for over 600 years, until its decline in the fourth century AD. Abandoned after sackings by barbarians in the fifth century, the town was gradually buried by river mud.

Ostia Antica, a 45-minute Metro/commuter-train ride away from Rome, offers ancient thrills to rival Pompeii (which is four hours south of Rome). Wandering around the ruins today, ...

Sitting on the top row of the ancient arena, I scan the ruins of Ostia Antica, letting my imagination take me back 2,000 years to the days when this was ancient Rome’s seaport, a thriving ...

by Redazione , published on 15/06/2018 Categories: Events / Disclaimer. The third edition of Ostia Antica Festival, the program of events at the Roman Theater of Ostia Archaeological Park, kicks off ...

I arrived in Ostia Antica from Rome, where I’d been squinting at the grand ruins and trying to envision plutocrats in togas, grand processions of conquering generals, and tyrants with 100-foot ...