#alicante

#alicante

Workmen who stumbled across the lump of marble were left amazed when experts were called to the scene, who later revealed the head dates back to the High Imperial Roman period in the first or second century. The white marble head, which archaeologists say may possibly represent the goddess Venus, is still in near-perfect condition, aside from minor damage to the nose. Its cultural and historical value is said to be incalculable.

"We heard some noises one after the other and then a loud bang and a great cloud of dust appeared. It was a real scare for us. There were airport workers having their first coffee of the day but luckily no one was injured."