Archaeologists find 18-inch ancient penis carved into ruins of Roman villa

IT was a case of Diggus Dickus when archaeologists found a huge willy sculpture on a dig at a Roman ruin. The 18-inch ancient phallus was carved into the wall of a villa and would have been in full view for visitors to admire. Jam Press/Museo Histórico LocalThe 18-inch ancient phallus was carved into the wall of a villa and would have been in full view for visitors to admire[/caption] Graham Chapman famously played Roman officer Biggus Dickus in Monty Python’s 1979 film Life of BrianKobal Collection - Shutterstock Experts say todgers were considered to be symbols of good luck and fertility and were often found in homes and military bases during the days of the Roman Empire. But this monster is one of the biggest unearthed to date, historians say. It was discovered on an excavation site at El Higueron Ruins in the southern Spanish province of Cordoba. Graham Chapman famously played Roman officer Biggus Dickus in Monty Python’s 1979 film Life of Brian with his name raising more than a few laughs. Read more on the Romans HIDDEN TREASURE Secrets of Roman Empire's ancient harbour revealed after 1,400 years HISTORY REWRITTEN? Cone-headed Hun skulls force scientists to think twice about how the Roman Empire REALLY fell apart Dig director Andres Roldan said: “It was common to put them on the facades of homes and soldiers carried small phallic amulets as symbols of virility, but this one is unusually large.” In the Gladiator movie, Maximus famously said: “What we do in life echoes in eternity.” A giant stone pecker would certainly be something to Crowe about, Russell. Most read in The Sun RON THE TABLE Ronaldo wants to buy and demolish golf club ruining view from £17m mansion RETURN OF THE MC McDonald's reveals new menu shake-up and a popular item is coming back FOR OLIVIA'S SAKE, TALK! Career criminal target of Olivia's killer is REFUSING to help cops dye oh my! Holly Willoughby strips off topless in ‘home salon’ for hair makeover OH MY DOG I work at a vet's and we can tell what you’re like based on your pet’s name girls just wanna have sun Emily Atack soaks up the sun with her sis on girlie beach holiday AlamyIn the Gladiator movie, Maximus famously said: ‘What we do in life echoes in eternity’[/caption] Jam Press/Museo Histórico LocalThe sculpture is one of the biggest unearthed to date, historians say[/caption]