A rare Roman head of Mercury, measuring 5cm-tall (2in), was discovered during an archaeological dig at Smallhythe Place, in Tenterden, Kent. This artifact, found at the site of a medieval shipyard, has been highlighted as an incredibly rare find by various news outlets, including BBCScienceNews, the Guardian, and BBCRadioKent. The discovery has been met with excitement from the archaeological community, with the National Trust providing a photo of the find.
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A 5cm-tall (2in) Roman head of Mercury has been discovered at the site of a medieval shipyard at Smallhythe Place, in Tenterden, Kent. Photo courtesy National Trust. https://t.co/NtuXrE588Z https://t.co/rSNCS2mM5N
An "incredibly rare" Roman head of Mercury has been discovered during an archaeological dig. Tap below to read more: https://t.co/AB1QDOnH2J
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