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Roman ‘Genius’ Spirit Statue Buried 1,600 Years Ago Found by Hadrian’s Wall
A perfectly preserved Roman statue which was deliberately buried 1,600 years ago has been unearthed near Hadrian’s Wall. 5 ft-high figure carved from sandstone is a ‘protective spirit’, also known as a ‘genius’, which is displayed like a shrine to invoke security and wealth. The...
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