Object Based Learning

Roman Die

Description


MU4098 is a small bone Roman die (tesserae). Like modern dice, MU4098 has six sides each of which has had dots drilled into it. The sides of the die are numbered in normal sequence from 1-6. Die such as this are widely attested in both Pompeii and Herculaneum and would have been commonly used for games and gambling.

Details

Title:
Roman Die
Collection:
Macquarie University History Museum
Url:
https://mq.pedestal3d.com/r/AIUXafst45
Tags:
Archaeology,Daily Life,Artefact,Rome,Cities of Vesuvius: Pompeii and Herculaneum,
Fields:
Ancient History (Year 11 & 12)
Accession
MU4098
Period
Mid-High Empire
Date
1st Century CE
Provenance
Unknown
Material/s
Bone
Dimensions
0.9cm (h) x 0.9cm (w) x 0.9cm (l)
Source
Macquarie University, MAC

Resources

  • Stage 6 HSC Core Study. Cities of Vesuvius – Investigating and interpreting the sources for Pompeii and Herculaneum
    • Everyday life; housing, leisure activities, food and dining, clothing, health, baths, water supply, sanitation (ACHAH377)
  • Historical Concepts and Skills; Analysis and use of sources
    • Explain the meaning and value of sources for an historical inquiry (ACHAH007, ACHAH009)
    • Analyse sources to identify and account for the different perspectives of individuals and groups in the past (ACHAH010)
    • Analyse and synthesise evidence from different types of sources to develop reasoned claims (ACHAH008)
  • Historical Concepts and Skills; Historical Interpretation
    • Form judgements about historical significance, recognising that significance may be attributed for different purposes
    • Analyse and evaluate contested interpretations and representations of the past (ACHAH011, ACHAH012)
  • Historical Concepts and Skills; Historical investigation and research
    • Use evidence from a range of sources to inform investigation and research (ACHAH005)
  • Historical Concepts and Skills; Explanation and communication
    • Develop texts, particularly historical accounts and arguments, supported by relevant evidence from sources (ACHAH013)

  • Aldrete, G.S., (2004), Daily Life in the Roman City; Rome, Pompeii, and Ostia, London.
  • Beard, M., (2008), Pompeii Life of a Roman Town, London, p.251-275.
  • Dobbins, J. & Foss, P., (2008) The World of Pompeii, London.
  • Wallace-Hadrill, A., (1994) Houses and Society in Pompeii and Herculaneum, New Jersey.

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Macquarie University History Museum (2024). Roman Die, MU4098. //sveltekit-prerender/artefacts/roman_die/ (accessed on: Fri Aug 02 2024).

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