1,600-year-old Roman sculpture of a 'protective spirit' found at Vindolanda Fort
Archaeologists at Vindolanda Fort near Hexham have uncovered a rare sandstone relief of a Roman 'genius' hidden beneath a fourth-century barrack floor. The carving, which depicts a spirit of prosperity, provides a tangible link to the religious practices of those stationed along Hadrian's Wall.
Source: Chronicle Live
Northumberland
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