A remarkable wooden sculpture depicting the mythological hero Hercules has emerged from an ancient refuse pit on the Spanish island of Ibiza, impressing archaeologists with its state of preservation.

Archaeologists in Ibiza, Spain have uncovered a rare 2,000-year-old wooden statue of Hercules preserved in a Roman-era refuse pit.

Venkateswara Rao's team has won international recognition for its skill in constructing sculptures from scrap materials. Over the past 12 years, the team has managed to make sculptures using almost ...