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This exquisite low-relief portrait, dating from ar

This exquisite low-relief portrait, dating from around 130-140, originates from Italy (possibly). The subject of this artwork is Antinous, the cherished companion of Emperor Hadrian. Following Antinous's tragic death in 130, Hadrian deified him, leading to the widespread placement of his portraits across the empire.

Antinous is depicted in this relief with a laurel wreath adorning his hair, symbolizing his identification with the god Apollo. The sculptural finesse of this piece unequivocally indicates that it was crafted in one of the premier official sculptor workshops in the city of Rome. The portrayal captures the posthumous deification of Antinous and the enduring influence of his image propagated by Emperor Hadrian.

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This limestone block, originating from a structure

This limestone block, originating from a structure adjacent to Raqmu-Petra's Temenos Gate, features a relief sculpture depicting the Greek god of war, Ares. In this portrayal, Ares is adorned with his helmet, and his spear is positioned behind him. The artistic style reflects the Classical influences within Nabataean art.

Notably, the Nabataeans identified Ares with their own Arabian deity, Shi' al-Qawm, who served as the guardian of caravans and warriors. This artifact dates back to the early 1st century AD and is situated in Raqmu-Petra, near the Temenos Gate.

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This is a bronze head of the a cult statue of Anah

This is a bronze head of the a cult statue of Anahit, a local goddess from ancient Armenia. She was the goddess of fertility, healing, water, health and wisdom. In Persia, she was known as Anahita.

In antiquity, the Greeks and Romans identified her with goddesses from their own panthea. Here she is seen in the guise of Aphrodite. It was found at ancient Satala in Asia Minor, modern day Turkey,and dates between 200 and 100 BC. A bronze hand was also found with the head and was holding a piece of clothing, showing that the head belonged to a complete statue! Now at the British Museum.

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The Attic red-figure amphora, attributed to the Me

The Attic red-figure amphora, attributed to the Meleager Painter and dating between 400-375 BC, captures the essence of the Calydonian Boar Hunt from Greek mythology. This Greek vase depicts Atalanta seated with a spear, surrounded by heroes such as Meleager and possibly Tydeus. The scene unfolds with artistic finesse, showcasing the heroes' prowess in the legendary hunt.

In the myth, the city of Calydon faced the wrath of the goddess Artemis, who sent a monstrous boar to punish King Oeneus. The king summoned a group of renowned heroes, including Meleager, Atalanta, Theseus, and others, to embark on a perilous quest to slay the formidable boar. The hunt served as a test of valour for the heroes, with Atalanta's exceptional hunting skills playing a pivotal role.

Following the successful hunt, a tragic turn of events occurred as a dispute over the boar's hide unfolded among the heroes. Meleager, motivated by his affection for Atalanta, promised her the trophy. However, conflicts arose, leading to Meleager's untimely demise.

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A bust of Sappho, a famous female Greek poet. Sapp

A bust of Sappho, a famous female Greek poet. Sappho originally lived between 630/612 and 570 BC. Born on the island of Lesbos, she is considered to be to one of the nine lyric poets. Lyric poetry is a specific genre of Greek poetry which centres on the expression of emotion or feelings in the first person.

In Sappho’s work, the author often expresses her passion and love of for people of both genders. This is why the word lesbian is derived from her birthplace, the island of Lesbos, and her name forms the origin for the word Sapphic.

From the few surviving fragments of her work, we know she was married and had a daughter Cleis.

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