Archaeologists discovered the Roman sculpture of an eagle at site in the City of London which was being developed into a hotel.
Roman eagle statue found in London —
Archaeologists discovered the Roman sculpture of an eagle at site in the City of London which was being developed into a hotel.
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The limestone statue -- which has been dated to the first or second century -- is in a remarkable state of preservation, its feathers still clearly visible.
Roman eagle statue found in London —
The limestone statue -- which has been dated to the first or second century -- is in a remarkable state of preservation, its feathers still clearly visible.
Kellie Morgan/CNN
The carving depicts an eagle clutching a snake in its beak, and is thought to symbolize the struggle of good over evil.
Roman eagle statue found in London —
The carving depicts an eagle clutching a snake in its beak, and is thought to symbolize the struggle of good over evil.
Kellie Morgan/CNN