Owlscrying Posted August 10, 2007 #1 Share Posted August 10, 2007 August 9 Parts of a huge, exquisitely carved statue of the Roman Emperor Hadrian have been found at an archaeological site in south-central Turkey. Ruling Rome from AD117 to AD138; he was known as a great military administrator and is one of the so-called "five good emperors". So far, the excavators have unearthed the head, foot and part of a leg. Other parts of the statue to be uncovered in coming weeks. The foot is 80cm (31.5 ins) long, the leg - from just above the knee to the ankle - is nearly 70m (27ins) long. The head, which is almost intact save for its broken nose, also measures 70cm (27 ins). The pieces of this giant monument to Hadrian were found about 5m below ground, among the buried ruins of a bath house on the site Sagalassos, an ancient mountaintop town in southern Turkey. Born in AD76 into a well-to-do family in Italica, near modern Seville, Spain, Hadrian presided over a period of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire. He erected permanent fortifications along the empire's borders in order to consolidate Roman power. The northernmost extent of this frontier is still standing: Hadrian's Wall runs across the width of northern Britain, from Wallsend to the Solway Firth. It was built to repel attacks by Caledonian tribes. The bath house in which the statue was found was destroyed by a major earthquake sometime between the late sixth and early seventh centuries AD. go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorybebe Posted August 10, 2007 #2 Share Posted August 10, 2007 (edited) August 9 Parts of a huge, exquisitely carved statue of the Roman Emperor Hadrian have been found at an archaeological site in south-central Turkey. Ruling Rome from AD117 to AD138; he was known as a great military administrator and is one of the so-called "five good emperors". So far, the excavators have unearthed the head, foot and part of a leg. Other parts of the statue to be uncovered in coming weeks. The foot is 80cm (31.5 ins) long, the leg - from just above the knee to the ankle - is nearly 70m (27ins) long. The head, which is almost intact save for its broken nose, also measures 70cm (27 ins). The pieces of this giant monument to Hadrian were found about 5m below ground, among the buried ruins of a bath house on the site Sagalassos, an ancient mountaintop town in southern Turkey. Born in AD76 into a well-to-do family in Italica, near modern Seville, Spain, Hadrian presided over a period of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire. He erected permanent fortifications along the empire's borders in order to consolidate Roman power. The northernmost extent of this frontier is still standing: Hadrian's Wall runs across the width of northern Britain, from Wallsend to the Solway Firth. It was built to repel attacks by Caledonian tribes. The bath house in which the statue was found was destroyed by a major earthquake sometime between the late sixth and early seventh centuries AD. go That is so cool! Edited August 10, 2007 by glorybebe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtp Posted August 10, 2007 #3 Share Posted August 10, 2007 That is an amazing find! And the damage to the nose is only a chip really, i can,t wait to see the whole statue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roj47 Posted August 10, 2007 #4 Share Posted August 10, 2007 The northernmost extent of this frontier is still standing: Hadrian's Wall runs across the width of northern Britain, from Wallsend to the Solway Firth. It was built to repel attacks by Caledonian tribes. I pass the wall every day on my way to work in Newcastle (yes the wall is in central Newcastle too). I have no idea how they keep it safe from drunks and kids, but they do... Great find..... Excellent year for archaeologists this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorybebe Posted August 11, 2007 #5 Share Posted August 11, 2007 I pass the wall every day on my way to work in Newcastle (yes the wall is in central Newcastle too). I have no idea how they keep it safe from drunks and kids, but they do... Great find..... Excellent year for archaeologists this one So, you going to get us some pics? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Themis Posted August 11, 2007 #6 Share Posted August 11, 2007 This is the bit of Hadrians Wall thats above the Lake District (Cumbria) Myself and a friend were at Castle Rigg Stone Circle and saw it on the map and couldn't resist!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regency Posted August 11, 2007 #7 Share Posted August 11, 2007 I saw this yesterday, the statue is really detailed and impressive. Click on the link and go to the photo link to take a look. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/6939024.stm Reg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roj47 Posted August 13, 2007 #8 Share Posted August 13, 2007 So, you going to get us some pics? LOL Should be fine...... How do I upload though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAKERZ666 Posted August 13, 2007 #9 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Imageshack.us then get direct link the just put Also very amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorybebe Posted August 13, 2007 #10 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Should be fine...... How do I upload though? I had to start a gallery of my pictures and then you can put a link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regency Posted August 13, 2007 #11 Share Posted August 13, 2007 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/6939024.stm Click on the above link, there's about 4 photos of it. The one of his sandal is really detailed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmpressStarXVII Posted August 13, 2007 #12 Share Posted August 13, 2007 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/6939024.stm Click on the above link, there's about 4 photos of it. The one of his sandal is really detailed. That is so awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMelsWell Posted August 13, 2007 #13 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Man, I hope they find enough of good old Hadrian to put him back together again. That truly is an AMAZING work of art. It's rare to find statuary that detailed from that time period. Most excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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