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Ancient Civilisations

Year 7 Depth Study in an Ancient Civilisation

Ancient Rome

 

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What is an Artefact?

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Ancient Artifacts

Level 3

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Maps

Map of ancient Rome 298-201 BC

Encyclopædia Britannica. (n.d.). ancient Rome, 3rd century bc . [image]. Britannica School. Retrieved September 2, 2025, from https://school.eb.com.au/levels/middle/assembly/view/183134

map of the Roman Empire AD117

Encyclopædia Britannica. (n.d.). Roman Empire . [image]. Britannica School. Retrieved September 2, 2025, from https://school.eb.com.au/levels/middle/assembly/view/183129

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The British Museum

The British Museum in London has many fascinating artefacts from Ancient Rome, especially from Roman Britain.
These objects help us understand how Romans lived, worked, and ate nearly 2,000 years ago.

Some examples include:

  • Roman coins – used for trade and showing emperors' faces.
  • Pottery and cooking tools – like frying pans, moratorium (grinding bowls), and cheese presses.
  • Gardening tools – such as spades, hoes, and pruning hooks used to grow crops like garlic, lettuce, and cucumber.
  • Writing tablets – used for messages and records.
  • Statues and stonework – showing Roman gods and important people.
  • Baby bottles and eating utensils – showing how families cared for children and shared meals.

These artefacts show that Roman life was both advanced and surprisingly similar to ours today.
Visiting the British Museum lets us explore how Romans shaped Britain and left behind tools, art, and ideas we still use.