2023-08-08 10:58:10
A special and rather valuable Roman-era treasure was found in Lio Piccolo, Italy, a village near Venice, reports Arkeonews. The artifact was found underwater in a lagoon.
The object is nothing more than a gemstone called agate, on which a mythological figure has been scratched. According to experts, the jewelry is considered very rare.
The researchers believe that the special find proves that the area was visited by rich, high-status Romans at the time, as the jewelry is of fairly high quality.
Ca’ Foscari University
He leads the excavations Charles Beltrame, professor at Ca’ Foscari University, said that in Lio Piccolo there were already many 1-2. finds from the 19th century were discovered, including frescoes and mosaics.
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