要点
- Asclepius and Telesphorus statue discovered
- The statue dates back to the late 2nd century
- Aspendos ancient city is on the UNESCO World Heritage list
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2.20 meters2nd century
A rare marble statue group depicting Asclepius and his son Telesphorus was discovered in the ancient city of Aspendos in the Pamfilya region of Antalya. This discovery provides new evidence of the importance of the health and healing cult in the ancient city. The statue is approximately 2.20 meters high and dates back to the late 2nd century. It was found near the monumental gate of Aspendos, along a road that was intensively used during the Roman period. Aspendos is known as one of the most important ancient Greek cities in Pamfilya and is home to a famous ancient theater.
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常见问题
- Who is Asclepius?
- Asclepius is the Greek god of health and medicine.
- Who is Telesphorus?
- Telesphorus is the son of Asclepius and the god of recovery.
- Where is Aspendos?
- Aspendos is an ancient city located in the Pamfilya region of Antalya.