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'Incredibly rare' head of deity Mercury reveals previously unknown Roman settlement in UK

Archaeologists in England unearthed a 2,000-year-old clay head of a figurine depicting the Roman god Mercury. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...
Newsweek

‘Incredibly Rare’ Artifact Depicting Roman God of Wealth Discovered

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Archaeologists have uncovered an a "incredibly rare" artifact depicting a Roman deity at a site in the United Kingdom.
Smithsonian Magazine

Archaeologists Unearth ‘Incredibly Rare’ Roman-Era Clay Figurine of the God Mercury

The clay head of the Roman god Mercury is roughly two inches long. National Trust Images / James Dobson The head of a clay figurine depicting the Roman god Mercury has been uncovered in Kent, England.
Artnet

An ‘Incredibly Rare’ Clay Figurine of a Roman God Surfaces in the U.K.

Archaeologists excavating Smallhythe Place in Kent, the U.K., have discovered the head of a small clay figurine of the Roman god Mercury—an “incredibly rare” find according to experts. This isn’t the ...