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The Archaeological Museum of Murcia has presented before the media found an archaeological piece a few days ago in Begastri City, which has seen a revolution in the world of regional archeology, after revealing that it is the remains of a Christian sarcophagus the fourth century, with the image of Adam, representing one of his most famous passages, the discovery of their sexuality.
The general director of Cultural Property, Enrique Ujaldón, Cehegín Mayor Jose Soria, director of the Municipal Archaeological Museum in the town, Francisco Peñalver, and the head of the excavation being carried out in Begastri, José Antonio Molina, have presented this unique piece, made in white Italian marble and carved in the workshops where artists like Michelangelo sculpted "as Peñalver.
This piece, "which demonstrates the power that Christianity was already at that time", as claimed Molina, appeared in one of the towers Begastri, along with seven fragments, "arrived in perfect condition until today, from the moment in which fragment in antiquity, "confirms Peñalver.
The head of the excavation has clarified that "represents a very common scene in ancient Christianity.
Adam appears perfect, but with hands carved in a somewhat rough.
He is ashamed to open my eyes and discover their sex.
See who is naked next to Eve, so look the other way and covered with a sheet.
It also appears the tree and the snake with him. "
How could it be otherwise, the Archaeological Museum of Murcia has been named 'Piece of the Month' in the region, as will be shown in one of its rooms during November.
After that date, will leave the capital to return to Cehegín Murcia, where it will be put on permanent display in its museum, located in the Plaza del Castillo, to the delight of locals and visitors.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cehegín
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