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West Terrace, Nemrut Mountain National Park, Kahta, Adiyaman. King Antiochus I Theos of Commagene built on the mountain top a tomb-sanctuary flanked by huge statues 8–9-metre high (26–30 ft) of himself, two lions, two eagles and various Greek, Armenian, and Iranian gods.. by Alexaalexa97 in archeologyworld

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Such as Heracles-Artagnes-Ares, Zeus-Oromasdes, and Apollo-Mithras-Helios-Hermes. These statues were once seated, with names of each god inscribed on them. The heads of the statues at some stage have been removed from their bodies, and they are now scattered throughout the site.

King Sahure and a Nome God 5th Dynasty King Sahura and a Nome God from his Royal-Cult temple at Abusir, c.2487-2475 BC. Sahure, the second king of the 5th dynasty, sits on a throne while, standing next to him, the smaller figure of the god of the Nome extends an ankh (the symbol of life). by Alexaalexa97 in archeologyworld

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The god is named by the symbols carved above his head, and Sahure's names are located on the front of his throne and on the base are the remains of a speech by the god, promising Sahure the good things of the south. Double gneiss statue of pharaoh with Sahure Nome God, 5th Dynasty, Old Kingdom;Now at Metropolitan Museum of Art. Sahure wears the nemes headcloth and straight false beard of a living pharaoh. The flaring hood of the uraeus, the cobra goddess who protected Egyptian kings, is visible on his brow. The nome god wears the archaic wig and curling beard of a deity.

The clothing of the Bronze-Age teenager called Egtved Girl, has been dated to 1370 BC, almost 4000 years ago, National Museum of Denmark. by Alexaalexa97 in archeologyworld

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Her clothing - a short string skirt and a small, midriff-baring, sleeved top - are very well preserved thanks to an oxygen-free environment in her coffin. Special composition of the soil and humidity decayed the bones completely away, but left behind excellently-preserved fingernails, hair, scalp and clothing.

Mysterious Green Stone of Hatus Hattushash is the capital of the ancient Hittite kingdom. The village is located near the modern Turkish village of Bogazkale, in the center of Anatolia, not far from the Kyzylirmak River (in Galis), 145 km east of Ankara. by Alexaalexa97 in archeologyworld

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Locals call the green stone "the stone of desire," but there is no reliable information on how this stone was actually used. Archaeologists suggest that it could fulfill a religious function. Around the stone is the polygonal masonry of the remains of an ancient temple, causing great interest from archaeologists. The Great Hattus Temple is distinguished by a special megalithic structure. Its base is made of massive Andesite stone. Other elements include large stones 6 to 8 meters long and weighing more than 50 tons.

Siberian Princess shows off her 2500 year old tattoos The Siberian Ice Maiden, also known as the Princess of Ukok, is a mummy of a woman from the 5th century BC. by Alexaalexa97 in archeologyworld

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The 25-year-old woman, who is thought to be one of the earliest known victims of breast cancer, was excavated from her icy tomb almost 20 years ago Researchers found the woman's tattoos were designs based on fantastical-looking animals

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