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Statue of slain Roman emperor dressed as Hercules found near sewer in Rome (photo)

Gaius Messius Quintus Trajanus Decius, also known as Emperor Decius, ruled for only two years, between A.D. 249 and 251

Statue of Hercules Discovered in Rome

The carving was found in Appia Antica Archaeological Park and has been dated to between 27 B.C. and A.D. 476

Excavation in Philippi: Impressive Roman statue discovered (photos)

The statue, whose size is larger than normal, depicts Heracles without a beard with a youthful body

Lake Stymfalia: Mythical Greek lake waiting to be discovered

The lake is renowned through the Labours of Hercules but its modern-day significance remains largely unknown