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Diocletian Collection (#5)

Diocletian, a name that echoes through time and history

Background imageDiocletian Collection: St Nicholas of Myra (300-399) Christian prelate. Imprisoned by Diocletian and released

St Nicholas of Myra (300-399) Christian prelate. Imprisoned by Diocletian and released by Constantine, here distributing gifts. Santa Claus. 19th century coloured woodcut

Background imageDiocletian Collection: Marble head of Emperor Diocletian, from Izmit (ancient Nicomedia), Turkey

Marble head of Emperor Diocletian, from Izmit (ancient Nicomedia), Turkey
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Marble head of Emperor Diocletian (284-305 A.D.). From Izmit (ancient Nicomedia), Turkey

Background imageDiocletian Collection: Head of Emperor Diocletian from Izmit, Turkey, Roman civilization

Head of Emperor Diocletian from Izmit, Turkey, Roman civilization
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Head of Emperor Diocletian. From Izmit, Turkey

Background imageDiocletian Collection: Coin with the effigy of the Emperor Diocletian

Coin with the effigy of the Emperor Diocletian

Background imageDiocletian Collection: Diocletianus (Head)

Diocletianus (Head)
Gaius Aurelius Valerius DIOCLETIANUS Roman emperor : a great administrator but fiercely anti-Christian Date: 245 - 313

Background imageDiocletian Collection: Croatia, Split, Roman walls

Croatia, Split, Roman walls

Background imageDiocletian Collection: Palace of Diocletian

Palace of Diocletian

Background imageDiocletian Collection: Pompeys Pillar

Pompeys Pillar - wrongly believed to contain remains of Roman general Pompey, this pillar near Alexandria was raised in the 4th century to honour the emperor Diocletian. Date: 4th century / 1850

Background imageDiocletian Collection: Diocletians Palace

Diocletians Palace
The peristyle of Diocletians Palace, at Split (Spalatum) Croatia (former Yugoslavia). Roman Emperor Diocletian had this massive palace built after his abdication 305 A.D. Date: 1930s

Background imageDiocletian Collection: Rome / Diocletian Baths

Rome / Diocletian Baths
DIOCLETIAN BATHS on mount Viminale. The thermal baths were built between 298 and 306 AD. They were the biggest of Rome and could greet 3000 people at the same time. Date: 4th century AD

Background imageDiocletian Collection: Split, Croatia - Diocletians Palace on the Waterfront

Split, Croatia - Diocletians Palace on the Waterfront
Split, Croatia - Part of Diocletians Palace on the Waterfront - built by the Roman Emperor Diocletian at the turn of the fourth century AD. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979

Background imageDiocletian Collection: Solin - Croatia

Solin - Croatia
Solin on the Dalmatian coast Croatia. Solin developed on the location of the ancient town of Salona which was the capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia and the birthplace of Emperor Diocletian

Background imageDiocletian Collection: Split - Peristyle of the Palace of Diocletian

Split - Peristyle of the Palace of Diocletian
Split - Croatia - Peristyle of the Palace of Diocletian. Built by the Roman Emperor Diocletian at the turn of the fourth century AD. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979

Background imageDiocletian Collection: Split - Croatia - Diocletians Palace

Split - Croatia - Diocletians Palace
Diocletians Palace at Split, Croatia - built by the Roman Emperor Diocletian at the turn of the fourth century AD. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979

Background imageDiocletian Collection: Croatia Salona

Croatia Salona
The palace of Diocletian at Salona, near Split

Background imageDiocletian Collection: Italy Rome Baths

Italy Rome Baths
Diocletian may have been a monster, but at least he built this vast bathing, sports and recreation establishment which could accommodate 3000 bathers at a time

Background imageDiocletian Collection: Rome / Sta Maria Angeli

Rome / Sta Maria Angeli
SANTA MARIA DEGLI ANGELI constructed within the ancient baths of Diocletian

Background imageDiocletian Collection: Saint Anastasia (Of Rome

Saint Anastasia (Of Rome
SAINT ANASTASIA (OF ROME) martyred during the reign of Diocletian after her husband, denied access to her bed, grew suspicious of her nocturnal visits to the poor

Background imageDiocletian Collection: Diocletians palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Split, Croatia, Europe

Diocletians palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Split, Croatia, Europe

Background imageDiocletian Collection: Diocletians Palace Roman ruins, cathedral tower, Old Town, Split, Dalmatia Coast

Diocletians Palace Roman ruins, cathedral tower, Old Town, Split, Dalmatia Coast, Croatia, Europe

Background imageDiocletian Collection: Old city wall and cathedral tower, Diocletian Palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Old city wall and cathedral tower, Diocletian Palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Split, Croatia, Europe

Background imageDiocletian Collection: View over Diocletians palace area of the Old Town from cathedral campanile

View over Diocletians palace area of the Old Town from cathedral campanile, Split, Dalmatia, Croatia, Europe

Background imageDiocletian Collection: Diocletian Retires

Diocletian Retires
After establishing a degree of stability in the Empire thanks to the tetrarchy system, emperor Diocletian retires to Split in Croatia, building a huge palace which survives

Background imageDiocletian Collection: Eulalia, Saint

Eulalia, Saint
EULALIA (SAINT) OF BARCELONA Spanish martyr (under Diocletian) - patron saint of sailors



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Diocletian, a name that echoes through time and history. From the stunning artwork of "The Young Martyr (La Jeune Martyre), 1855" to the majestic Twilight Diocletians Palace in Croatia's Split, his legacy is undeniable. St Vincent died in 304, a martyr under Diocletian's reign, reminding us of the persecution faced by early Christians. The Roman ruins within Diocletian's Palace stand as a testament to his power and influence. The cathedral tower rises proudly amidst this UNESCO World Heritage Site, while Roman tombstones with Christian iconography tell stories of faith and devotion. In Rome, we find traces of Diocletian's rule at the Baths and Maximian. Built between 298-306 AD with alleged involvement from 40, 000 slaves, these thermal complexes were once bustling centers for relaxation and indulgence. However, not all was grandeur during his reign. The Persecutions of Christians by Emperor Diocletian around 270 AD brought suffering to many believers. Saint Sebastian himself became a symbol of martyrdom during this era. As we explore historical Rome today, we encounter remnants like Vestigia Thermarum Diocletiani Ani Hodie Templem S. Mary Angelor - remains of the Baths destroyed by invading Goths in 537 AD. These sites serve as reminders that even great emperors like it can subject to the passage of time. From art depicting his era to architectural wonders bearing his name, there is no denying that Emperor Diocletian left an indelible mark on history. His story continues to captivate our imagination centuries later – an enigmatic figure whose actions shaped both ancient Rome and Christianity itself.