Devastating Storm in Israel Uncovers Ancient Statue

(NECN/CNN/Getty Images) - Ancient discoveries are not all that uncommon in the Middle East, but this one is catching the attention of many.

A ferocious storm in Israel collapsed part of a cliff, and revealed a statue that dates back nearly 2,000 years.

The white marble statue of a woman wearing a toga and sandals stands 1.2 meters tall and weighs about 200 kilograms. It was found with no arms or head.

A person walking on the shore at Ashkelon on the coast of west Jerusalem made the discovery.

Paula Hancocks reports.

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