Storm unearths Roman-era statue in Israel
SOURCE: BBC (12-14-10)
A Roman statue buried for centuries has been unearthed after a massive storm battered Israel's coast, officials say.
The white marble statue of a woman was found after a cliff collapsed in the city of Ashkelon.
The statue - which lacks a head and arms - dates back about 1,800-2,000 years, officials at the Israel Antiquities Authorities (IAA) believe.
However, the storm also caused some damage to the Roman-era port of Caesarea.
Israel's officials are due to visit the area to assess the damage....
The white marble statue of a woman was found after a cliff collapsed in the city of Ashkelon.
The statue - which lacks a head and arms - dates back about 1,800-2,000 years, officials at the Israel Antiquities Authorities (IAA) believe.
However, the storm also caused some damage to the Roman-era port of Caesarea.
Israel's officials are due to visit the area to assess the damage....
Source:
BBC
Source URL:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-11995443
Date:
12-14-10
