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Ancient Roman Statue Head Unearthed Beneath Rome Basilica

4/18/2025

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A remarkable discovery beneath the Basilica of Santo Stefano in Rome has unveiled a 1,500-year-old stone head of a Roman statue. Once repurposed as construction material, this artifact offers a glimpse into the profound cultural shift from paganism to Christianity during Late Antiquity. As restoration efforts unfold, the statue's mysterious identity may soon be revealed.

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A remarkable discovery beneath the Basilica of Santo Stefano in Rome has unveiled a 1,500-year-old stone head of a Roman statue. Once repurposed as construction material, this artifact offers a glimpse into the profound cultural shift from paganism to Christianity during Late Antiquity. As restoration efforts unfold, the statue's mysterious identity may soon be revealed.