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See the Vatican's Magnificent Marble Statue of the Greek God Apollo Restored to Its Former GloryThe Vatican’s famous Apollo Belvedere—a marble statue of the Greek god of archery, music and dance—is finally back on public display after a five-year restoration. The seven-foot-tall statue ...
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ZME Science on MSNThe Smell of Gods: Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Once Not Only Painted But Also PerfumedFor centuries, the stark white marble statues of ancient Greece and Rome have stood as timeless symbols of classical beauty.
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Restored 'Apollo Belvedere' marble back on show in the VaticanRestored 'Apollo Belvedere' marble back on show in the Vatican The Vatican Museums on Tuesday unveiled the restoration of the celebrated second-century "Apollo Belvedere" sculpture following five ...
Including its pedestal, the marble statue once stood over 5 feet tall ... In one myth, he stole fellow god Apollo’s cattle, consequently becoming the protector of thieves, shepherds, cattle ...
Lost for centuries, a bronze statue of the Greek god Apollo mysteriously resurfaced ... “It’s very, very rare to find a statue which is not in marble or in stone, but in metal,” he told ...
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