Surprise archaeological discovery, in Isernia an ancient marble head of the emperor Augustus appears

Exceptional discovery in Isernia: during the works for the collapse of a wall, a marble head of the emperor Augustus emerged.

He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him

Molise exists and holds ancient and priceless treasures, as confirmed by the extraordinary discovery that took place yesterday in Isernia. During the works for the collapse of a portion of the wall of via Occidentale, the workers were speechless when a marble head of the emperor Augustus. A completely random but decidedly exciting find.

"The best response to the instrumental controversies of all those who have spoken without having read (or even worse, have read without understanding) the requirements for the area of the collapsed walls: yes, it is really him ... the emperor Augustus, head of a statue in marble found today during the excavation. " - writes on Facebook the Superintendence of Archeology, Fine Arts and Landscape of Molise, which deals with the protection of the landscape and architectural heritage of a region still too unknown to most - Because behind the walls of a city there are obviously the city and the its history, which cannot be pierced with a concrete piling ".

And, in fact, the history of the Molise capital is very ancient and fascinating. In fact, Isernia was one Roman colony, later elevated to the rank of municipium. And still today there are several remains of the Roman civilization, including the'aqueduct dating back to 2 thousand years ago, but which is still preserved in excellent condition.

Isernia, Via Occidentale. The best answer to the instrumental controversies of all those who spoke without having ...

Posted by Superintendence of Archeology, Fine Arts and Landscape of Molise on Thursday, April 29, 2021

Now the discovery of the marble head of the emperor Augustus could add an important new piece to the past of this city.

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