Roman-Era Shipwreck Yields Moon Goddess Statue, Coin Stashes. News. By Stephanie Pappas published 16 May 2016 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced today (May 16) the discovery of the Late Roman-era artifacts, which include a figurine of a moon goddess and a lamp carrying the likeness of a sun god.

A ship in Israel's Caesarea Harbor was filled with bronze statues headed for recycling when it sank about 1,600 years ago. Now, thanks to a chance discovery by a pair of divers, archaeologists have ...