The God Who Breathes in Stone: The Colossal Zeus Head of Aphrodisias
In the ancient city of Aphrodisias, located in Aydın’s Karacasu district, art and divinity once merged in marble. Renowned across the Roman Empire as one of its greatest centers of sculpture, Aphrodisias continues to astonish scholars with masterpieces that reveal the technical and emotional depth of ancient craftsmanship. Among its most breathtaking creations stands the
Aphrodisias: The Sculptural Capital of the Ancient World and the Magic of Marble
A hidden paradise in Aydın’s Karacasu district: Aphrodisias. This unique city, one of the most important art and culture centers of the ancient world, is dedicated to Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty. However, what truly brought fame to Aphrodisias was its unparalleled mastery in sculpture and the magic of marble. The Dance of
The marble head of the god Zeus has unearthed in the ancient city of Aphrodisias, dedicated to Aphrodite
The marble head of Zeus, the most powerful god of Greek mythology, was found during excavations in the Anti City of Aphrodisias. The ancient city of Aphrodisias, dedicated to Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, is located in the Karacasu district of Aydin province in western Türkiye. According to a statement by the Ministry