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Giant Statue of Ramesses the Great Uncovered in Egypt

Archaeologists uncovered the upper part of a large statue of Ramesses II during excavations in Egypt’s Minya. Ramesses II, commonly known as Ramesses the Great, was the third pharaoh of the 19th Dynasty during the New Kingdom period. He is widely...

Rome Unveils Giant Replica of Colossus of Constantine the Great

A modern-day reconstruction of the ancient Colossus of Constantine, recreated using 3D modeling technology, was inaugurated on Tuesday at the Capitoline Museums in Rome. Constantine, also known as Constantine the Great, ruled from 306 to 337 AD and was the...

Hippocrates Statue Unveiled in His Hometown Kos, Greece

A statue of Hippocrates, the father of medicine, was unveiled in his hometown on the island of Kos in Greece over the weekend. The statue adorns the small park on Kos where the Tree of Hippocrates is located. The plane...

The Moment Statue of Helios, the Sun God of Ancient Greece, was Unearthed

A magnificent marble bust of Helios, the ancient Greek sun god, that was unearthed at the ancient Agora of Athens in 1970 is one of the most spectacular exhibits of the Ancient Agora Museum. Helios was said to drive his...

The Ancient Greek Sculpture of Eros Captures Purity of Love

Eros, the ancient Greek god of love, is captured in this exquisite sculpture exhibited in the Metropolitan Museum of New York sleeping peacefully. It is likely a religious sculpture that was dedicated to a sanctuary in honor of the gods...

Statue of Hercules Unearthed in Ancient Greek City of Aizanoi

A stunning statue of Hercules, the Greek demigod, was recently unearthed in the Ancient Greek city of Aizanoi in Asia Minor, according to archaeologists statements. The statue was found during the excavations being carried out along Penkalas Stream in the...

Greece to Unveil Statue of Vietnam’s Communist Leader Ho Chi Minh

Greece's Foreign Minister announced during his visit to Vietnam on Monday that the country will honor Communist Leader Ho Chi Minh by unveiling a statue in the north of the country. Nikos Dendias made the announcement while in the capital...