Roman ‘Genius’ Spirit Statue Buried 1,600 Years Ago Found by Hadrian's Wall

Roman ‘Genius’ Spirit Statue Buried 1,600 Years Ago Found by Hadrian's Wall

A perfectly preserved Roman statue which was deliberately buried 1,600 years ago has been unearthed near Hadrian’s Wall. The 1.5 ft-high figure carved from sandstone is a ‘protective spirit’, also known as a ‘genius’, which is displayed like a shrine to invoke security and wealth. The statue was discovered at Vindolanda Fort in Northumberland, England, […] The post Roman ‘Genius’ Spirit Statue Buried 1,600 Years Ago Found by Hadrian’s Wall appea…

Roman Guardian Spirit Found Beneath a Vindolanda Barrack Floor After 1,600 Years

A carved Roman guardian spirit has been discovered face down beneath the floor of a fourth-century barrack at Vindolanda in northern England. The sandstone relief, probably once displayed in a small shrine, had later been reused as a paving stone, preserving its carved surface for more than 1,600 years. Dr Andrew Birley, director of excavations […]