Als Slowenien noch römisch war, stand auf dem Gebiet Ljubljanas die Stadt Emona.
Davon heute noch sichtbar sind Teile der römischen Stadtmauer, zwei ausgegrabene römische Häuser sowie Grabsteine und Statuen.
Besonders: eines der beiden besichtbaren Häuser enthielt neben Thermalbädern – durch Feuer beheizt, nicht durch natürliche Quellen – auch ein christliches Taufbecken. Man kennt sogar den Namen des Ehepaars, das das Land für den Bau des Taufbeckens herschenkte.
(Und ja: der #Eurocity gleichen Namens ist nach der Stadt benannt)
#Unterwegs #Reise #Reisefotos #Ljubljana #Emona #Laibach #RomanCity #TravelSlovenia
![This image depicts the ancient Roman city of Rome, specifically focusing on its iconic Forum area. The photograph captures a panoramic view showcasing several well-preserved columns and ruins that were once part of important public buildings or temples in the forum's center.
In the foreground stands an imposing colonnade with Corinthian capitals, which are characteristic of classical Greco-Roman architecture known for their ornate decorative elements including acanthus leaves. The photograph appears to be taken during a time when Rome was undergoing excavation and preservation efforts as evidenced by modern structures like lampposts visible in the scene.
The sky is overcast with clouds suggesting it might have been captured on an early spring or autumn day, not under direct sunlight that could result in harsher shadows. The coloration of this image leans towards sepia tones which are typical for photographs from the late 19th to early 20th century and were used as a form of preservation.
The caption at the bottom right corner indicates "1775 P-Z-Roma Foro Romano", suggesting that it's a postcard or an image taken around that era. The photograph captures both historical ruins alongside traces of modern human activity, indicating how these ancient sites have been integrated into contemporary urban life in Rome.
The Forum was the heart of Roman social and political activities; thus this view encapsulates not just archit [...]](https://files.mastodon.social/cache/media_attachments/files/113/320/122/113/823/667/original/cef918d12b27f042.jpeg)
