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Archaeologists Were Searching For a Lost Sanctuary—and Re-Discovered a Treasure Trove of Ancient Statues
After its original discovery in 1885, an ancient statue sanctuary in Cyprus was subsequently covered in sand and lost to time yet again. However, a recent archaeological effort rediscovered the ...
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The Smell of Gods: Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Once Not Only Painted But Also Perfumed
For centuries, the stark white marble statues of ancient Greece and Rome have stood as timeless symbols of classical beauty.
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Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were More Than Eye Candy—They Were Also Perfumed
New study claims Ancient Greek and Roman statues were perfumed. © Image by Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin FRCP(Glasg), CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses ...
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Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says
Researchers have known for many years that there was more to ancient Greek and Roman statues than the plain white marble you typically see in museums. A few years ago, museum visitors in New York ...
Archaeologists Found an Ancient Workshop With Unfinished Statues Inside
The recent excavation discovered an “androna”—a social space in Greek houses designated exclusively for men. Researchers also ...
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Rare Ancient Marble Statue Uncovered in City Devastated by Earthquakes
Languages: English, Spanish A rare marble statue from the Roman period has been unearthed in an ancient city that was devastated by earthquakes around 1,600 years ago. The "exceptionally preserved ...