Minerva at the gate of Ostia
Minerva at the Gate of Ostia
Minerva in Ostia embodied a triple heritage. Her importance was made explicit at the city’s threshold: a statue of Minerva stood near the Porta Romana.
Ancient Ostia: Rome’s ancient port city. Explore well-preserved warehouses, mosaics, inns, and the birth of Roman commercial life, away from the crowds.
the cult of Mithra in Ostia
Mithra’s Secret Flame in Ostia
The cult of Mithra: brought to Ostia, and later to Rome itself, largely by legionnaires returning from the eastern shores of the Mediterranean
Pistores of Ostia - Ideas for Travelers
The Bakers of Ostia: Feeding the Heart of the Roman Empire
The Pistores of Ostia: In the bustling port city of Ostia, just a few miles from Rome, the guild of the professional bakers played a crucial role in sustaining both the local population and the mighty Roman Empire itself
Augustales of Ostia
The Augustales of Ostia
The Augustales of Ostia in the bustling harbor city of Ostia, the heart of Roman empire maritime trade played a central role in sustaining the spiritual life of its citizens
Saccarii of Ostia
The Saccarii of Ostia: logistic at its best
the Saccarii of Ostia — the hardworking men of the sack-carriers' corporation — were the unsung heroes of Rome’s survival
Tale of Scribonia Attice: Ostia midwife
Scribonia Attice: The Midwife of Ostia Antica
Scribonia Attice, a midwife with a reputation for miracles had become a beloved figure among the women of Ostia
Master of Mosaic - Alexandros of Corinth
The Master of Mosaics of Ostia Antica: Alexandros of Corinth
Named "master of mosaics": Alexandros has become the talk of the town, his mosaics are a feast for the eyes
Master Builder of Mausoleums in Ostia Antica
The Necropolis of Ostia master builder: Lucius Valerius
Lucius Valerius Marcellus, a renowned builder of funeral mausoleums for the Necropolis of Ostia in the late 4th century AD
Flamen Dialis
Marcus Aurelius: Flamen Dialis of Ostia Antica
The esteemed position of Flamen Dialis at the magnificent Capitoline Temple of Ostia Antica in the mid 2nd century AD belonged to Marcus Aurelius
The Militia Vigilum of Ostia Antica
The Militia Vigilum of Ostia Antica: Guardians of the Night
In the busy port city of Ostia Antica, the Militia Vigilum stand as the first line of defense against fire