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The goddess Athena (whom the Romans worshipped as 'Minerva') is "shown in typical pose, nude with a spear and shield". 📸:Emil Aladjem, Israel Antiquities Authority #amatuerarcheology#digthis#canyoudigit#playinthedirt#ancientrome#ancientisrael#romanempire#genalpha#genz#genzed 2/3

Macro color photograph: ancient ring on a muted surface. It looks especially green from oxidation in this picture. It is positioned standing upright, rather than lying flat, in 3/4 profile with the crudely etched figure of Athena/Minerva oriented toward the viewer.
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