In a significant act of cultural cooperation, a marble head from Roman times has been returned to Greece by the University of Münster in Germany. The artifact, a portrait dating back to around 150 AD, is now exhibited at the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki. Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni emphasized the importance of such repatriations, which highlight the joint efforts to preserve and honor Greece's rich archaeological heritage.
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Archaeologists have unearthed a marble head depicting Zeus during excavations in the ancient city of Aphrodisias, Turkey. The 66 cm tall head, dating to the 2nd or 3rd century AD, showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of Aphrodisias' renowned sculpture workshops. This significant find adds to the rich historical and cultural legacy of the city, once a major center for art and sculpture in the Hellenistic and Roman periods.
A remarkable discovery in Turkey has unveiled a marble head of Alexander the Great, the renowned ancient ruler, with a distinctive lion's mane hairstyle.
A marble head of a child retrieved from the ashes of Smyrna on the Aegean…