1,800-year-old Roman Statue Unearthed in UK Parking Lot

The discovery of a nearly two millennia-old statue during construction at Burghley House raises questions about its mysterious past.

A construction worker found a Roman statue's head and shoulders buried beneath a parking lot at Burghley House, a historic estate in England.
The statue, dating back to the first or second century, was discovered in two pieces, with the shoulders made significantly later than the head.
Experts believe the statue was acquired during the ninth Earl of Exeter's trip to Italy in the 1760s, but its journey to a shallow grave remains a mystery.
One theory suggests the statue may have been the target of a failed burglary attempt, leading to its abandonment near the estate.
The statue is now displayed on the mansion's Hell Staircase, adding to the collection of artifacts at Burghley House.