Gold-plated Roman horse head found in Germany
FRANKFURT (AP) — Scientists say a Roman horse head made from bronze and plated in gold has been discovered at an archaeological site in Germany .
Hesse state archaeologist Egon Schallmeyer says the head is part of a horse and rider statue and "qualitatively one of the best (pieces) created at that time."
The ornamented, well preserved head was found earlier this month at the Waldgirmes excavation s...
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