In pics: Italian archaeologists discover 24 beautifully preserved ancient statues in Tuscany
Authored By Kshitij Rawat
Published: Nov 08, 2022, 21:56 IST | Updated: Nov 08, 2022, 21:56 IST
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One of the most important finds of its kind in the last 50 years
The unearthed haul is one of the most important archaeological finds in the last half century.
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The site of the find
This is the location of the sensational find during the excavations.
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The site has been excavated for three years
Archaeologists have been exploring the ruins of the ancient bathhouse since 2019.
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Statues’ age
The bronze statues are around 2300 years old, dating back to the ancient Roman times.
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Odd construction material
Archaeologists have noted that it is rather unusual for the statues to be made of bronze, rather than terracotta.
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What do the statues depict?
The statues depict dieties like Hygieia, the Greek goddess of health, and Apollo, the god of sun and archery, and ephebe (an adolescent male in ancient Greece).
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