For almost 100 years since they were first excavated at Tel Ashkelon, the magnificent marble statues of Roman gods and goddess languished virtually neglected in an excavation pit.

Student finds 1,800-year-old god statue while searching through ancient trash heap The 20 centimetre stone head may be an imported Roman god, or, archaeologists say, it could be a much rarer home ...

A modern-age bronze statue of the ancient Greek goddess Athena has become a symbol of the city of Guadalajara in western ...

Explore the complex religious life of ancient Rome, where religion played a vital role. Explore the complex religious life of ancient Rome, where religion played a vital role in the political ...

In addition to smelling wonderful, Greco-Roman statues were also brightly colored and often draped in jewelry, fabrics, and garlands. Indeed, while these ancient pigments have now long since faded ...

Based on its stylistic features, it has been dated to the Roman Imperial Period (late 2nd to early 3rd century AD). During excavations, two marble heads, believed to belong to Aphrodite (goddess ...

Archaeologists in southwestern Bulgaria have spent the early part of July excavating a 6-foot-8 marble statue of Hermes, a god of Greek mythology, that they found in an ancient Roman sewer.

Learn about about Roman beliefs, gods and practices, with this BBC Bitesize Scotland History guide for learners at 2nd Level studying People, Past Events and Societies in CfE.

“We unearthed a statue of Hygieia, known as the goddess of health and cleanliness, the daughter of Asclepius, the god of health in Greek and Roman mythology,” said archaeologist Gökhan ...