Ancient Bust of Caesar Discovered in France's Rhone River

Divers trained in archaeology discovered a life-size marble bust  of an aging of Julius Caesar in the Rhone River  near the town of Arles -founded by Caesar.

It could be the oldest image of the Roman ruler. The divers found more treasures in the river, including a marble statue of Neptune, dated to the first decade of the third century after Christ. The life-size bust showing the Roman ruler with wrinkles and hollows in his face is tentatively dated to 46 B.C. Divers uncovered the Caesar bust and a collection of other finds in the Rhone

Two smaller statues, both in bronze and measuring 27.5 inches each also were found, one of them, a satyr with his hands tied behind his back, "doubtless" originated in Hellenic Greece, the French Culture ministry said.

"Some (of the discoveries) are unique in Europe," Culture Minister Christine Albanel said. "The bust of Caesar is in a class by itself.

"This marble bust of the founder of the Roman city of Arles constitutes the most ancient representation known today of Caesar," the ministry statement said, adding that it "undoubtedly" dates to the creation of Arles in 46 B.C.

Among other things, researchers are trying to uncover "in what context these statues were thrown into the river," said Michel L'Hour, who heads the Department of Subaquatic Archaeological Research, whose divers made the discovery between September and October 2007.

The site "has barely been skimmed," L'Hour told The Associated Press, adding that a new search operation will begin this summer.

Posted by Jason McManus.

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[George W. Caesar]

Someone Gallic is playing political games. This fake bust is of George W Bush and not the Roman Emperor that ended democracy and invaded Gaul.

[Hamy]

Well in either case he's a pugnacious looking little s.o.a.b... no?

[bill]

beautiful bust of Caesar, one of my favorites. it is considered as a masterpiece of sculpturing. thanks for posting this article..

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