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Inscribed base of a Roman statue discovered in Faro

The base was three metres deep, beneath private building works. It appears that the five lines of Latin text are a dedication from a high-ranking Roman official to his 'dearest' wife.

Observador30 Jan

Inscribed base of a Roman statue discovered in Faro

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Inscribed base of a Roman statue discovered in Faro

Inscribed base of a Roman statue discovered in Faro