In the ancient city of Perga in Anatolia, Turkiye, archaeologists, they excavated five statues that give a new understanding of the artistic heritage of the region. Researchers' finds date back to the Roman imperial period, writes Arkeonews.

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Perge, founded in the Hellenistic period around the III century BC. , became a prosperous center of trade and culture. The city, originally populated by the Pamfilians, later crossed under Roman dominance in the 1st century BC.

Among the last finds is an almost 2-meter statue of Aphrodite, who sits on a dolphin next to God Eros. Experts believe that this work dated to the II century AD is a replica of a more ancient statue.

Another important find is a 1.87-meter statue of a dressed woman from the North dynasty. Nearby managed to discover a similar female statue. In addition, during excavations on the eastern street of the city, two more statues were found: male and female.

These artifacts contribute to the understanding of the sculptural traditions of the perge, which were used during the period of the Roman Empire. This era, covering the period from the 1st century BC. on the V century n. , known for its realism, grandiose architectural projects and detailed sculptures, which influenced Greek and Etruscan traditions. Artists of that time focused on the realism of images, focusing on individual expression and complex details.

Perge is an important evidence of this artistic heritage, because its well -preserved ruins contain sculptures depicting deities, mythological characters and everyday life. Recent discoveries confirm the role of the city as an outstanding art center of the Roman world.

These statues not only reflect the aesthetic preferences and skill of that period, but also give an idea of \u200b\u200bthe cultural and religious beliefs of that time. The current excavations are part of the project "

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