Roman-era wooden sculpture of Hercules found on Ibiza

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A Roman-era wooden sculpture depicting Hercules has been discovered in a refuse pit on the Spanish Balearic Island of Ibiza in the Mediterranean. The water created an anaerobic (oxygen-free) environment, which prevented microorganisms from decomposing organic material, enabling the wooden sculpture to survive. This type of preservation, which is sometimes found in the bogs across Northern Europe, is unusual in the heat and humidity of Ibiza.

Plant remains and fruit seeds were also discovered. These might give researchers deeper insights into the ancient horticulture of the area.

 

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