Construction workers clearing old bombs unexpectedly find 'important' ancient sanctuary

Construction crews working on a highway in Italy unexpectedly uncovered the remains of an ancient sanctuary — sparking an archaeological investigation.

The discovery was announced by the Italian Superintendency of Archaeology, Fine Arts and Landscape in a May 19 press release.

The sanctuary was found in Ponso, a town some 45 miles southwest of Venice.

ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNEARTH STRANGE HEAD DEPICTING ROMAN GOD BENEATH CATHOLIC BASILICA

Construction workers from Veneto Strade...