Day 56.

Another beautiful day in Ostia. I can never get enough of the site, but I believe that I've seen most of the important stuff now! Here's a sample and I might warn you, this contain some strong pictures that might shock you! You will find more pictures from Ostia at day 55, 46, and 45.


One of the many Mithradeum in Ostia, this one is found behind/below the Baths of Mitheras (Fantastic fantasy when naming that place. Mitheras was an eastern god connected to seven spheres and the cult was open only to men and mainly involved sharing meals and ritual sacrifice of bulls.


The Casa delle Volte Dipinte, the house of the painted vaults. This is one of the best preserved buildings in Ostia and you need a permit to go in.


Roses in the ruins, close to the ancient seafront.


Well this was found in a bar and is supposed to depict a female (?) dancer. I have no idea what so ever why anyone would want this picture in a bar.


This mosaic was found in the Garden House, a large Hadrian (117-138 AD) domestic complex, much like modern apartments. Curiously enough this is the only mosaic found in the large open area around the houses and nobody knows why.

Day 55.

Ostia. I can't help but to love that site.


The Domus della Fortuna Annonaria, a late roman upper class house, view from the dining room.


One of the many bakeries with mills in Ostia. A common sight in all well preserved Roman cities. Notice the difference in the colour of the grass only since day 45 & day 46.


Rome was mightier, marble shinier and fish uglier back in the days!

Day 46.

It's been another of those library days, so I decided to post some further images from Ostia!


Insulae complexes, characteristic of Ostia.


A statue that I found in a small niche behind something that was neither a wild garden nor a true jungle. I loved it!

Day 45.

Time passes quickly here and today has not been an exception as I and Fredrika went to Ostia to investigate the ancient city. What a site! I'm already planning on going back!


On of my favourite shots , counting the last months! Incredible to just fine a statue (hopefully a copy) like this in an ancient building.


Someone like dolliae (a name for a big vessel)


A street in Ostia with the characteristic insuae. I wish I could tell you the name of the street, but I will have to come back on that one as I know exactly where it is, but can't find a good map.


A mysterious underground niche under a drainage and over a cistern. Very cosy.


A Horae, grain magazine.