Rare Cache of Ancient Roman Sculptures Discovered at Chartres

A new archeological excavation at the Saint-Martin-au Val sanctuary in Chartres, France, has unearthed a collection of fragments of Roman stone statues and sculpted reliefs, reports Heritage Daily. Archaeologists also found evidence of a water system that may have played a role in ancient rituals.A monumental Gallo-Roman religious complex, the walled sanctuary occupied over 25 acres and enclosed a massive temple with walkways, a portico, and several other structures. Begun around 70–80 CE,