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Roman experts believe a bust of a goddess found at Groundwell Ridge is of national importance. On first examination, archaeologists believed the lead bust might be that of Minerva, the goddess of wisdom, or Luna, the goddess of the moon. Now, two experts in Roman iconography, Anthony Beeson and Dr Patricia Witts, say that the deity does not portray Minerva or Luna, but the Egyptian goddess of the Earth, Isis.

 

full article at the Evening Advertiser

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