Even though many ancient Greeks were strong and well-trained, statues of the time went beyond naturalistic representation to showcase an ideal form of beauty. Image: Ancient Greek statue of Hermes by ...
The 900-year-old statues display unique facial hair ornaments and vary in size and shape, with some measuring 39 inches and others reaching 43 inches, reports Sopheng Cheang of the Associated Press.
The Old Kingdom king Djedkare Isesi left Abusir and ... follows the typical plan of descending corridor, antechamber, statue room, and burial chamber. Pyramid Texts were first discovered here ...