Ancient Marble Monument Found In Rome


	Ancient Marble Monument Found In Rome

wiccantexan

6-17-2009 11:27 PM

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pagan, god, art, history, sculpture

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6-18-2009 3:26 PM

tanyamm

It's to bad people steal things like this. These finds should be put on display for everyone to see.

6-18-2009 5:09 PM

tazmanium

The allure of owning a truly unique artistic antiquity is irresistable to most diehard collectors. This very well could be the 'Holy Grail" of this genre.

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