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Roman Emperor's Shadow Appears in Aspendos: 1,700-Year-Old Statue Head Found

Roman Emperor’s Shadow Appears in Aspendos: 1,700-Year-Old Statue Head Found

A marble head believed to depict a Roman emperor has been unearthed during excavations at the ancient city of Aspendos in southern Türkiye. The piece is thought to date to the late 3rd century AD and reflects a rare blend of Roman realism and Hellenistic artistry. Archaeological teams working at the Roman forum of Aspendos,