ECHOES OF EMPIRE
GLADIATORS, catapults and all other things Ancient Roman will be on full display when a gallery worthy of an empire sets up camp in Townsville this weekend.
Ancient Rome: The Empire that Shaped the World, will be on display at the Museum of Tropical Queensland, and is showcasing
replica art, machines and technology from the famous era.
Created by internationally acclaimed Artisans of Florence, the exhibition is made up of over 50 displays including frescoes, catapults, armour, busts and weapons all reconstructed from Ancient Roman records.
Director of Travelling Exhibitions for Artisans of Flor
ence Thomas Rizzo said the exhibition showed just how much of impact Ancient Rome has had on modern life.
“When you see the technology that was developed by the Romans 2000 years ago, you can really see just what an impact it has on our modern day lives,” he said.
“I think that’s what people get out of it.
“Anywhere around the
world you can see how it’s impacted, from our pipe systems, our roads and even the cranes the Romans used were basically modern without a motor.”
The exhibition has toured the world, including SouthEast Asia, the United States and Europe, and has travelled through regional Australia.
Mr Rizzo said the ‘handson’ features of the exhibition
proved popular with people of all ages.
“Rather than just looking and reading about things, a lot of it is interactive and you can actually get involved. It’s a great way of discovering the past,” he said.
Ancient Rome: The Empire that Shaped the World is free with museum admission, opens today and closes on Sunday November 14, 2021.