In Turkey archaeologists to resume excavations in the ancient city of Patara, found a headless female statue, whose age is estimated at 1,900 years.
As reported by Hurriyet Daily News, the find has caused a real excitement among the archaeologists, especially because of the year 2020 in Turkey, declared the “Year of the Village”.
the Statue was discovered during excavations on the former site of the city’s main theatre. It is reported that the height of 1.57 meters. Unfortunately, has not survived the head, though perhaps it will be found in the course of further work. Without her to identify the woman portrayed the ancient sculptor, will be difficult.
However, several of the assumptions archaeologists have already made. They recalled that the construction of the theater was initiated by Quintus villius the Titian – one of the most important residents of the city at the time. After his death it was completed by Titian’s daughter – Vilia Proclus.
Written sources indicate that it has established in the theatre, many statues. Perhaps in this case we can talk about the sculpture of the wife of the Roman Emperor, Procli or any of her family members.
the statue has already named a very valuable find, though the archaeologists have excavated about ten important artifacts. The sculpture was sent for examination, which must help figure out whether it was made by a local wizard or imported from somewhere.
the City of Patara located on the South of Kas in Antalya, Turkey. Excavations conducted there since 1988. It was the main port of the member cities of the Lycian Union. It was of great strategic and commercial importance. It was also known in the Hellenistic world the sanctuary of Apollo with Oracle.
