Archaeologists found a 2100-year-old statue head attributed to Hygieia, often known as the goddess of well being, in southwestern Türkiye’s historic metropolis of Laodikeia.
Archaeologists found quite a few 2,100-year-old statue fragments, together with a statue head attributed to the Hygieia Goddess, whereas excavating the West Theater’s stage constructing within the historic Laodikeia metropolis of Denizli province.
Hygieia is called the daughter of Asklepios, the traditional god of drugs.
Celal Simsek, head of the excavation workforce, instructed Anadolu that whereas the statue head has been found, efforts are underway to find the remaining components.
There is info from a number of sources indicating the existence of a medical college in Laodikeia and its neighborhood, Simsek stated, stressing that the statute head backs these claims.
Pointing out that the statue head is estimated to be round 2,100 years previous, he stated: “We already knew from ancient sources how important medicine was in this region, especially with significant doctors. I hope that in the near future, the lower part of the statue will also be found.”
“Finding the head of the goddess of health, Hygieia, here supports the notion of medical activities, which truly excites us as an excavation team.”
Meanwhile, Simsek shared some images of the invention on X, saying, “Goddess Hygieia meeting the sun and us after 2100 years in Laodikeia.”
“Laodikeia was probably the most well-known and influential metropolis within the 1st century B.C. The stays of the town are dated from this period. The Romans made the town the middle of Kybira’s conventus (Golhisar-Horzum) due to its geographical location, Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry stated in a separate assertion.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
