1st century BCE Medusa mask mold unearthed in ancient Finziade, Sicily Archaeologists have discovered an interesting find in Finziade’s ancient city, Licata: a mold to create masks depicting Medusa, the well-known Greek mythical creature. The substantial find provides a clue to Roman Sicily’s cultural and economic practices during the late Republican era. This mold was discovered in “House 18,” a house initially constructed as a residence but eventually transformed into an artisan workshop. The shift occurred during the early 1st century BCE, an era of economic and social transition. The mold, identified as depicting Medusa, confirms the building’s role in mask production. More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2025/01/medusa-mask-mold-unearthed-in-sicily/