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Roman Venus statuette found in Roman French dump


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A small statuette of Venus was discovered in a Roman refuse pile in Rennes, France. It measures 10 cm (4 inches) and dates back to around the 2nd century AD.

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Excavations of the accumulated layers of Roman rubbish has revealed a multitude of finds, including fragments of ceramic tableware, several terracotta statuettes of deities, coins and items of adornment (fibulas), with the most notable discovery being a statuette of Venus.

https://www.heritagedaily.com/2023/03/statuette-of-venus-uncovered-in-roman-rubbish-dump/146631

 

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