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Marble Bust Found in Egypt Sparks Debate Over Cleopatra VII’s Depiction
A marble bust discovered beneath a temple wall at Taposiris Magna in Egypt is believed by archaeologist Kathleen Martinez to represent Cleopatra VII. The statue, wearing a royal diadem, has drawn scepticism from experts, with Zahi Hawass suggesting a Roman-era origin instead. Found alongside the bust were 337 coins, oil lamps, a bronze ring, and ot...
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18th Century Sculpture Bought For Rs 540 Could Sell For Over Rs 2.68 Crore
A marble bust bought for £5 (around Rs 540) and long used as a doorstop may soon fetch over £2.5 million (Rs 2.68 crore).
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18th-Century Marble Bust Looted By Nazis Returns To Poland
An 18th-century marble bust of the goddess Diana looted by the Nazis in 1940 has returned to Warsaw from Vienna, where it recently surfaced at an auction house.
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Dick Cheney Bust Unveiled at US Capitol
One of the most controversial vice presidents in US history will have a permanent presence in the halls of power in Washington after a marble bust of Dick Cheney was unveiled Thursday at the US Capitol.
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Marble Bust Found in Egypt Sparks Debate Over Cleopatra VII’s Depiction
A marble bust discovered beneath a temple wall at Taposiris Magna in Egypt is believed by archaeologist Kathleen Martinez to represent Cleopatra VII. The statue, wearing a royal diadem, has drawn scepticism from experts, with Zahi Hawass suggesting a Roman-era origin instead. Found alongside the bust were 337 coins, oil lamps, a bronze ring, and ot...
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18th Century Sculpture Bought For Rs 540 Could Sell For Over Rs 2.68 Crore
A marble bust bought for £5 (around Rs 540) and long used as a doorstop may soon fetch over £2.5 million (Rs 2.68 crore).
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18th-Century Marble Bust Looted By Nazis Returns To Poland
An 18th-century marble bust of the goddess Diana looted by the Nazis in 1940 has returned to Warsaw from Vienna, where it recently surfaced at an auction house.
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Dick Cheney Bust Unveiled at US Capitol
One of the most controversial vice presidents in US history will have a permanent presence in the halls of power in Washington after a marble bust of Dick Cheney was unveiled Thursday at the US Capitol.
