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  • Huge statue of Roman ruler found [ Marcus Aurelius , Sagalossos ]

    08/26/2008 5:04:30 PM PDT · by SunkenCiv · 18 replies · 500+ views
    BBC News ^ | Monday, August 25, 2008 | Paul Rincon
    Parts of a giant, exquisitely carved marble sculpture depicting the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius have been found at an archaeological site in Turkey... at the ancient city of Sagalassos. So far the statue's head, right arm and lower legs have been discovered... The partial statue was unearthed in the largest room at Sagalassos's Roman baths. The cross-shaped room measures 1,250 sq m (13,500 sq ft), is covered in mosaics and was probably used as a frigidarium -- a room with a cold pool which Romans could sink into after a hot bath. It was partially destroyed in an earthquake between...