Unique discovery of colossal head of Zeus found in Türkiye’s ancient city
AYDIN, TÜRKİYE (AUGUST 1, 2024 : A remarkable archaeological find—a marble head of Zeus—was discovered during cleaning efforts at the archaeological site of Aphrodisias, located in Türkiye's western Aydin province.The discovery, which is believed to have come from a sacred site or temple is noted as one of the best examples of sculpture from the Roman Empire period.in an interview with Prof. Dr. Roland R. R. Smith, the Head of the Aphrodisias Excavations, Smith stated that the head is crafted with all the sophisticated features of Roman portrait art and some areas of the statue still have traces of paint, indicating that the sculpture was intended to be depicted not just as a god but as a living being.(Footage by Enes Uzun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
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