Rome displays latest ancient archaeological finds to the public
- Among the most eye-catching items is a bust of the god Dionysus, the god of wine
- A stone head was also found, which presumably depicts the Roman emperor Augustus
The city of Rome has presented to the general public archaeological discoveries from ancient times that were found during excavations in the Italian capital.
Rome is an ongoing excavation and a precious treasure chest that never ceases to amaze, Mayor Virginia Raggi said on Friday.
The archaeologists dug on the street formerly known as the Via Alessandrina, not far from the Roman Forum, in the centre of the Eternal City. At the end of the work, they had made more than 60 finds, including the recovery of decorations from buildings.
Among the most eye-catching items is a bust of the god Dionysus, the god of wine, which was found in March last year.
The image of the god is of extraordinary interest, said the director of the archaeological and art history museums, Claudio Parisi Presicce.
A stone head was also found, which presumably depicts the Roman emperor Augustus at a young age. Augustus ruled the empire about 2,000 years ago.