A remarkable archaeological find has come to light in Spain. Pre-summer renovation work at Almadraba beach in Alicante uncovered an object roughly 2,000 years old, dating to the Roman period.
Workers were left speechless when they came across a white marble head that, according to experts, dates to the High Imperial Roman period, specifically the 1st or 2nd century AD. Archaeologists believe the sculpture most likely depicts the goddess Venus. Despite minor damage to the nose, the bust is in exceptional condition and is considered to be of incalculable cultural and historical value. It measures 22.22 centimeters in height and 19.78 centimeters in width.
The Significance of the Find
The Alicante city council described the object as a “Roman head of great artistic quality and in an excellent state of preservation.” Archaeologists are already ranking it among the most significant Roman-era finds in the region.
Almadraba beach has been classified as an archaeological site for the past 15 years, following the discovery of the ruins of a Roman villa in the area. It is believed that the marble head formed part of the decorative sculpture of that same residence, which was first identified in 2025.
Following the discovery, renovation work at the beach has been temporarily suspended to allow archaeological investigations to continue safely and thoroughly.
