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Ancient Asklepios Statue Group Unearthed at Aspendos, Turkey
Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Aspendos in Antalya Province, Turkey, uncovered a marble statue group dating to the late 2nd century AD. The 2.2‑metre‑tall pair depicts the Greek god of medicine Asklepios and his son Telesphoros, symbolising the full healing process from illness to recovery. The statues were found among the collapsed remains of the Monumental Gate on the western side of the East Square, part of the UNESCO‑listed site, during the “Future Heritage” (Patrimoniul pentru Viitor) project. Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced the discovery, highlighting the high artistic quality, detailed workmanship and its significance for understanding Roman‑period health cults in Aspendos.
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Asklepios · Aspendos · Future Heritage Project · Mehmet Nuri Ersoy · Telesphoros · Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The statue group is approximately 2.20 metres tall. www.haber1.com · www.karar.com · www.odatv.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The discovery was made during the Future Heritage Project excavations. www.haber1.com · www.karar.com · www.odatv.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The find location is near the Anıtsal Kapı’s north wing on the west side of the East Square of the theatre street at Aspendos. www.haber1.com · www.karar.com · www.odatv.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The statue group includes Asklepios standing frontally with long hair and beard, and a smaller child figure Telesphoros wearing a long hooded garment. www.haber1.com · www.karar.com · www.odatv.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The statue is made of marble and belongs to the Roman Empire period. www.haber1.com · www.karar.com · www.odatv.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced the discovery. www.haber1.com · www.karar.com · www.odatv.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A marble statue group depicting Asklepios and his son Telesphoros was uncovered at Aspendos Ancient City. www.haber1.com · www.karar.com · www.odatv.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The statue dates to the late 2nd century AD (the last quarter of the 2nd century). www.haber1.com · www.karar.com · www.odatv.com