Archaeologists Just Found a Fascinating Ancient Statue—Used as a Paving Stone in a Roman Road
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Archaeologists in western Turkey uncovered a 2,500-year-old, 7-foot marble statue at the ancient site of Sardis, only to find it had been broken and used as paving stones by Romans. The statue, dating to 470-450 BCE, blends Greek and older Lydian styles, suggesting its sculptor deliberately referenced the past.
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