May 26, 2023 · Considered one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century, the golden bust of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius (r. 161–180 AD) was excavated at the site of Aventicum – now Avenches in Switzerland – in 1939.

Mosaic “Marcus Aurelius”. Reproduction of a Roman mosaic, completely handmade, using the same techniques as two thousand years ago. Measurements: Width: 24 cm. Height: 15 cm. The technique used is “opus teselarium”, a mosaic of cubic stone tesserae. Tesserae of up to 8 mm of natural stone and marble have been used in its manufacture.

Jul 30, 2024 · Reproduction of a Roman style mosaic with the word "Marcvs Avrelivs" (Marcus Aurelius). The Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (ruler from 161 to 180 A.D.) was successor of Antoninus Pius, with him culminated the golden age of the Roman Empire.

Oct 23, 2023 · A mosaic featuring the profiles of Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius against a backdrop of Roman architecture.

Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (/ ɔːˈriːliəs / or-EE-lee-əs; [2] Latin: [ˈmaːrkus au̯ˈreːlius antɔːˈniːnus]; 26 April 121 – 17 March 180) was Roman emperor from 161 to 180 and a Stoic philosopher.

Apr 22, 2025 · Marcus Aurelius, Roman emperor (161–180), best known for his Meditations on Stoic philosophy. He has symbolized for many generations in the West the Golden Age of the Roman Empire. Learn more about Marcus Aurelius’s …

It is believed to be built in Sicily in the 4 th century AD by Marcus Aurelius Maximianus who was Roman co-emperor during the reign of Diocletian (286-305 AD). Even by decadent Roman standards of that time, this Villa was over-the-top sumptuous dwelling with bright glittering mosaics covering an entire floor surface.

May 24, 2023 · Now, the Getty Villa Museum announced it presents The Gold Emperor from Aventicum, an exhibition showcasing a nearly life-size gold bust of the emperor Marcus Aurelius found at Aventicum (present-day Avenches, Switzerland), an ancient Roman city built on an earlier Celtic settlement.

May 31, 2023 · One of the most spectacular archaeological discoveries of recent times is a nearly life-size gold bust of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius found at Aventicum (present-day Avenches, Switzerland), an ancient city built on an earlier Celtic settlement.

Mar 6, 2025 · Marcus Aurelius ( AD 121 - 180) from Who's Who in The Roman World, Routledge Meditations by Marcus Aurelius The Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (a.d. 121--180) embodied in his person that deeply cherished, ideal figure of antiquity, the philosopher-king.