Archaeologists in Israel uncover 1,700-year-old Roman-era statues buried face down

Discovery Archaeologists in Israel uncover 1,700-year-old Roman-era statues buried face down One statue bears a Greek inscription that could refer to figures from Sparta or Athens By Andrea Margolis Fox News Published June 27, 2026 2:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Ancient Christian tomb complex discovered under rubble in Syria An Ancient Christian tomb complex dating back 1,500 years was discovered by a contractor clearing rubble beneath a destroyed house in Syria's Idlib province. (Credit: AP) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An archaeological excavation in Israel recently revealed ancient faces that haven't been seen in centuries.

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