2,000-year-old marble head of god Dionysus discovered
Rome Archeologists have discovered a large marble head of
Dionysus, also known as Bacchus,ancient Roman god of wine, dance
and fertility.
The discovery was made during excavations in the heart of the city, near the remains of the ancient Roman Forum.
The head belonged to a large statue of the god dating back to the imperial era.
The archaeologists were digging around the remains of a medieval wall when they found the marble head, which they believe represents Dionysus, who the Romans knew as Bacchus.
The discovery was made during excavations in the heart of the city, near the remains of the ancient Roman Forum.
The head belonged to a large statue of the god dating back to the imperial era.
The archaeologists were digging around the remains of a medieval wall when they found the marble head, which they believe represents Dionysus, who the Romans knew as Bacchus.
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