‘Guardian spirit’ Roman Empire relic found after 1,600 years in England

Archaeologists have discovered a ‘guardian spirit’ sculpture dating back to the Roman Empire, hidden beneath an ancient military site in the English countryside for 1,600 years. The sandstone statue was found in near-perfect condition during excavations of the barracks at the former Roman fortress of Vindolanda in Northumberland near Hadrian’s Wall. According to Antiquities News. … Read more