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Hand of Averrunca and oar fragments found during the excavation of the Roman ships at Lake Nemi
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Hand of Averrunca and oar fragments found during the excavation of the Roman ships at Lake Nemi
3090452 Hand of Averrunca and oar fragments found during the excavation of the Roman ships at Lake Nemi by Roman, (1st century AD); Museo Nazionale Romano, Terme di Diocleziano, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: The Nemi Ships were two ships, with one ship larger than the other, built by the Roman emperor Caligula in the 1st century AD at Lake Nemi. Although the purpose of the ships is only speculated on, the larger ship was essentially an elaborate floating palace, which contained quantities of marble, mosaic floors, heating and plumbing such as baths among its amenities. Both ships featured technology long thought to be recent inventions. It has been stated that the emperor was influenced by the lavish lifestyles of the Hellenistic rulers of Syracuse and Ptolemaic Egypt. Recovered from the lake bed in 1929, the ships were destroyed by enemy fire during World War II in 1944.); Alinari
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This print showcases the Hand of Averrunca and oar fragments discovered during the excavation of the Roman ships at Lake Nemi. Dating back to the 1st century AD, these remarkable artifacts are now housed in the Museo Nazionale Romano in Rome, Italy. The Nemi Ships were a pair of vessels commissioned by Emperor Caligula, with one ship being larger and more opulent than the other. The larger ship was essentially a floating palace, adorned with marble, mosaic floors, and even advanced amenities such as heating and plumbing including baths. These technological marvels were believed to have been influenced by the lavish lifestyles of Hellenistic rulers from Syracuse and Ptolemaic Egypt. Recovered from Lake Nemi in 1929 after centuries submerged underwater, these ancient ships provided invaluable insights into Roman maritime engineering. Tragically, their fate took another turn during World War II when they were destroyed by enemy fire in 1944. This print captures not only the beauty of these ancient relics but also serves as a reminder of their historical significance. It is a testament to human ingenuity and craftsmanship that continues to captivate archaeologists and art enthusiasts alike. Bridgeman Images has expertly captured this momentous piece of history through their fine art photography collection on Fine Art Finder. This image allows us to appreciate both the grandeur and fragility of antiquity while preserving its memory for generations to come.
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