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Archaeologist Turns Over a Stone and Finds a Roman Guardian Hidden Near Hadrian’s Wall for 1,600 Years

The 44-centimeter sandstone carving was sealed under the floor for 16 centuries and is now being conserved for display.

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Learn how a third-generation archaeologist uncovered a rare Roman guardian beneath a barrack near Hadrian’s Wall after more than 1,600 years.

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1,600-Year-Old Roman Guardian Sculpture Discovered Near Hadrian's Wall

A rare Roman sculpture has been discovered at Vindolanda after remaining hidden underground for over 1,600 years.

·United States
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A Stone-Carved ‘Guardian Spirit’: the 1,600-Year-Old Surprise Roman Amulet Found Buried in a Garden

Archaeologists dug up a sculpture of a “guardian spirit” from the time of the Roman Empire that remained hidden under an ancient military site in the English countryside for 1,600 years.

·Guayaquil, Ecuador
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Archaeologist Turns Over a Stone and Finds a Roman Guardian Hidden Near Hadrian’s Wall for 1,600 Years

Learn how a third-generation archaeologist uncovered a rare Roman guardian beneath a barrack near Hadrian’s Wall after more than 1,600 years.

·Wilmington, United States
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Discover Magazine broke the news in Wilmington, United States on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
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