In Italy, archaeologists discovered an ancient statuette of a god riding a dolphin (photo)

In southern Italy, during excavations, archaeologists discovered terracotta heads of bulls and a figure of the Greek god Eros riding a dolphin. Italian culture ministry officials said the discovery sheds new light on the religious life and rituals of the ancient city.

This is the first collection of artifacts found in a sanctuary in the ancient Greek city of Paestum, which dates back to the 5th century BC. This is reported by BreakingNews.

Paestum, famous for its three massive Doric-columned temples, is located near the archaeological site of Pompeii. The sanctuary was first discovered in 2019.

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However, the excavations were stopped due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Archaeologists have now discovered seven bullheads around the altar of the temple as if placed there as a sign of devotion.

A dolphin figurine found in the first collection of artifacts is believed to belong to the Avila ceramicist family, whose presence has never been documented in Paestum before.

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