(AFP) A massive storm that caused the collapse of a cliff in the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon revealed a rare Roman-era marble statue, Yoli Schwartz, spokeswoman for the Israel Antiquities Authority, said Tuesday. The white marble statue of a woman weighs about 200 kg. and stands 1.2 meters tall. The statue was missing its head and arms, but had "delicately carved sandals."
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