Statue of a Roman warrior found in Terracina

Another piece of ancient Rome's history has re-emerged from the Terracina subsoil. While an excavation was being carried out by Eni near the Agip petrol station in Via Roma, one of the areas devastated by last October's storm, the statue of a Roman warrior, which the Superintendence believes dates back to the second century after Christ, was brought to light and recovered.

The discovery was made in an area where a a thermae had already been identified, which housed six other statues,
including those of Jupiter Anxur and Diana Cacciatrice

A discovery made in an area where a thermae had already been identified, which contained six other statues, including those of Jupiter Anxur and Diana Cacciatrice.

The mayor of Terracina, Nicola Procaccini, commented "You get used to beauty and the wonderful discoveries continue to amaze and excite. We are living a golden moment, also and above all from the cultural point of view, that we want to continue, consolidate and enhance".

Source: La Repubblica [April 25, 2019]