Relic found in river after 2,000 years
French archaeology divers have discovered a marble bust of an ageing Caesar in the Rhone river that could be the oldest known of the Roman emperor.
The life-sized bust showing Caesar with wrinkles is tentatively dated to 46BC. Divers have uncovered the bust and a collection of other finds in the Rhone near the town of Arles, which was founded by Caesar.
Oldest
A statement issued today by French Culture Minister Christine Albanel called the find "exceptional" and said that the Cesar bust is "the oldest representation known today" of Caesar.
Divers also found a huge marble statue of Neptune, dated from the third century after Christ. The treasure trove of objects was found between September and October of 2007.
The full article contains 129 words and appears in n/a newspaper.
-
Last Updated:
15 May 2008 3:23 PM
-
Source:
n/a
-
Location:
Leeds
