He comes in the ruins of Aeclanum (AV), a marble statue
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"It might be an emperor of the Roman marble statue was found, these days, for Aeclanum during excavations financed by the" Sergio Tacchini "and conducted by the Archaeological Superintendence of Benevento-Avellino-Salerno. The article, which occurs without heads, without legs, responds to the characteristics typical of the period, which refers to the second century AD. At first glance, one recognizes a mantle, which probably should also be painted, and the pose, which is very similar to that of other statues of Roman emperors. On the left arm drops the robe, while the right, to be lifted up, as a sign of command, unfortunately missing. The head of the Superintendent, Pierfrancesco Talamo, unbuttons not about returning to further study the identification of the person represented. Even the archaeologist Roberto Esposito, director of excavations and discovered the statue, prefers not to utter. When you mentioned the name of Trajan, does not betray emotions, and repeats that it will take further tests before naming the marble. Near the statue, was also found a monumental fountain made of niches alternating with rectangular niches. The excavation, which is being conducted within the walls of the ancient city on the Appian Way Irpinia, is providing exceptional testimonies on the history of Aeclanum. Is showing as it should be lived in the era of late antiquity. Excavation area, the houses and streets are coated with pumice remains of the eruption of Vesuvius in 472 AD. If this were true, would mean that already at that time the city was being abandoned. Become the real possibility that has been seriously damaged by the earthquake of 346 AD furious and later razed by the earthquake of 375. "
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