Slovenia, Sempeter Roman necropolis

The video explores the Roman road from Aquilaia to Poetovio, highlighting Shempeter's location in line with Roman burial customs. It details the discovery and excavation of Shempeter, where a statue was found in 1952. The site, used between the 1st and 3rd centuries AD, features graves with sculptures and reliefs depicting myths of resurrection. Artifacts are displayed in the Salia Regional Museum. The Roman road connected towns like Aqualia and Imona, with many patricians buried in Shempeter. The video also covers the tombs' artistic depictions, including the Spectatious family tomb and the Ineast family tomb, showcasing Roman mythology and lifestyle.

What natural event helped preserve the Shempeter site until its discovery?

• An earthquake

• Flooding and gravel coverage

• A landslide

• A volcanic eruption

Which museum houses the smaller finds from the Shempeter excavation?

• The National Museum of Rome

• The Salia Regional Museum

• The British Museum

• The Louvre

Which myth is depicted in the reliefs found at the Shempeter site?

• The story of Achilles

• The legend of King Arthur

• The tale of Hercules rescuing Alcestis

• The myth of Pandora's box

What was the primary function of the Roman road passing through Shempeter?

• To act as a trade route

• To serve as a military route

• To connect Roman towns

• To mark territorial boundaries

Which family tomb is considered the most beautiful at the Shempeter site?

• The Spectatious family tomb

• The Julius family tomb

• The Ineast family tomb

• The Augustus family tomb