Arles, the drowned treasure

A team of archaeologists recently made a spectacular discovery in the Rhone River near the entrance to the old Roman Arelate, today Arles. They unearthed a series of magnificent bronze and marble sculptures that had been hidden under water for over 2,000 years. The recovered pieces include a bust of Julius Caesar –who founded the city in 46 BC– that is probably the only known bust made while Caesar was alive.

Technical details

  • Period - Culture: Rome
  • Year: 2009
  • Duration: 52 minutos
  • Country of production: Francia
  • Territory: Francia
  • Language: Francés
  • Direction: Gherdane, Saleha
  • Production: Éclectic Production
  • FICAB edition: FICAB XI (2011)