Category Archives: Museums

The Reuse of a Sarcophagus with a Menorah

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Brent Nongbri

Another very interesting item in the epigraphic collection at the Baths of Diocletian in Rome is a portion of a sarcophagus that contains a nice depiction of a menorah. It is typically assigned to the third or fourth century CE, … Continue reading →

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The Newly Reopened Museum at Ostia Antica

Posted on August 18, 2024 by Brent Nongbri

In an earlier post, I mentioned that the museum at Ostia Antica has recently reopened after a long period of closure (I can’t recall now how many years it has been closed). I had a chance to visit last week, … Continue reading →

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The Forma Urbis: A New Museum in Rome

Posted on February 20, 2024 by Brent Nongbri

A disclaimer: I’m fan of maps in general and of the Severan marble map of Rome in particular (I’ve mentioned it before on the blog). So it may be no surprise that I am very enthusiastic about the new museum … Continue reading →

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