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Divers discovered a marble bust depicting an aging Julius Caesar, which dates back to 46 B.C. at the Rhone River in Southern France. The sculpture, which is almost life-like, is portrayed by wrinkles and a balding pate. It is the oldest known representation of the famous Roman leader.

The bust was unearthed near Arles town, which was found by Caesar in the year 46 B.C. Also among the objects unearthed is a 5.9 foot marble statue of Neptune, which dates back to the early third century A.D. Two other bronze statues, measuring 27.5 inches were also found. One of them, a satyr with hands tied behind the back, has origins in Hellenic Greece.

Researchers are trying to find out the reason why these statues were thrown into the river. The divers, belonging to the Department of Subacquatic Archeological Research, discovered these artifacts between September and October 2007.

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