Rare 1,800-year-old figurine found in Jerusalem

An 1,800-year-old figurine believed to have originated from the eastern stretches of the Roman Empire has been discovered by archaeologists outside the walls of the old city, the Israeli Antiquities Authority said. The 2-inch marble bust depicts the head of a man with a short curly beard and almond-shaped eyes who may portray a boxer, the authority said.

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Israeli archaeologists unveiled an ancient Roman floor mosaic, one of the largest and best preserved ever found in the country. It is being displayed for only the second time since it was discovered in 1996.

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A group of Israeli archaeologists is protesting about fresh excavations at Jerusalem's holiest religious shrine, saying it threatens priceless relics.

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