There are several examples of altars to Roman gods and goddesses which have been recovered along the length of the Antonine Wall. Many have been dedicated to Victory, the Roman goddess of victory ...

The altar is a three-tiered square platform built of white marble, its shape symbolizing the ancient notion that the earth is square. There are four stone staircases, one on each side, leading up ...

One of only three altars to survive from Roman Manchester and the first inscription to be found since the 19th century.The Roman altar was set up by a man called Aelius Victor in honour of the ...

Roman worship was divided into the public and ... Each god needed an image – usually a statue or relief in stone or bronze – and an altar or temple at which to offer prayers and sacrifices.

The snake altar has been officially dated back to ... That era, which spans from 332 B.C. to 395 A.D., saw both ancient Greek and Roman influences on the cultures, governments, and religions ...

After Rome conquered Ancient Greece, it turned Sparta into a theme park, with performances for tourists showcasing its ...

There are several examples of altars to Roman gods and goddesses which have been recovered along the length of the Antonine Wall. Many have been dedicated to Victory, the Roman goddess of victory ...