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"An “exceptional” trove of bronze statues preserved for thousands of years by
mud and boiling water have been discovered in a network of baths built by the
Etruscans in Tuscany.
The 24 partly submerged statues, which date back 2,300 years and have been
hailed as the most significant find of their kind in 50 years, include a
sleeping ephebe lying next to Hygeia, the goddess of health, with a snake
wrapped around her arm.
Archaeologists came across the statues during excavations at the ancient spa in
San Casciano dei Bagni, near Siena. The modern-day spa, which contains 42 hot
springs, is close to the ancient site and is one of Italy’s most popular spa
destinations.
Close to the ephebe (an adolescent male, typically 17-18 years old) and Hygeia
was a statue of Apollo and a host of others representing matrons, children and
emperors."
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*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
