It’s the most extraordinary discovery of ancient bronze statues of the last 50 years. Italian archeologist announced the discovery of more than 20 bronze statues created more than 2,000 years ago, almost perfectly preserved in the mud of hot springs in Tuscany. The statues depict deities venerated at a sanctuary in San Casciano dei Bagni, established first by the Etruscans and then expanded under the Romans. Votive offerings and around 5,000 gold, silver and bronze coins were also found during three years of excavations at the site, which has drawn visitors to its natural thermal waters for more than two millennia.