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Oldest Caesar Bust Found in France

Treasure at bottom of river in Arles

By Peter Fearon,  Newser Staff

Posted May 14, 2008 6:05 AM CDT

(Newser) – The oldest bust of Julius Caesar ever found is among an ancient treasure trove discovered at the bottom of the Rhone river near the southern French town of Arles, which was founded by Caesar in 46 BC. The life-size marble bust depicts Caesar as a...   Read full story »

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Divers find Caesar bust that may date to 46 B.C.
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antiquities • Julius Caesar • bust • Satyr • Neptune • statues • Rhone • Arles • Roman Empire

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