July
31
/ 2024
The ancient city of Aphrodisias, located in the Geyre neighborhood of Karacasu district in Aydın province, western Turkey, has long been celebrated for its exceptional marble sculptures. Recently, this iconic city of sculptors added another remarkable find to its legacy—a marble 'Zeus head'—unearthed during ongoing excavations. The discovery was announced by Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, Turkey’s Minister of Culture and Tourism, who described it as a “unique discovery in Aphrodisias.” The colossal marble head, which had remained buried for centuries, was found near the surface, 50 meters (164 feet) west of the Temple of Aphrodite. The Greek God Zeus: The Insatiable Womanizer of Mount Olympus Wonder of the Ancient World: The Grand and Powerful Statue of Zeus [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"121755","attributes":{"alt":"Stone head of Zeus
