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Possible Cleopatra statue head found in Alexandria


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Archaeologists working near Alexandria, Egypt, at the Temple of Taposiris Magna, have uncovered a small statue head that may represent Cleopatra VII. Although this finding might be overhyped, it is interesting.

 

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https://www.heritagedaily.com/2024/12/statue-head-that-may-depict-cleopatra-among-new-discoveries-near-alexandria/154096

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Here is another article on the find with some more details. Many of the 337 coins discovered had the image of Cleopatra VII.
 

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Possible bust of Cleopatra VII found at ancient Egyptian temple

 

 

https://nypost.com/2024/12/09/science/statue-discovered-at-cleopatras-alleged-tomb-reveals-her-true-face-scientist-claims/?utm_campaign=iphone_nyp&utm_source=message_app

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