Marble head of Zeus Ammon, Imperial, ca. 120–160 , Roman, Marble, H. from base: 19 in. ( cm.), Stone Sculpture

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Marble head of Zeus Ammon, Imperial, ca. 120–160 , Roman, Marble, H. from base: 19 in. ( cm.), Stone Sculpture, Zeus Ammon’s sanctuary at the Oasis of Siwa in the Libyan desert was already famous when Alexander the Great made his pilgrimage there in 331 Alexander’s visit to Siwa was a pivotal moment in the young king’s extraordinary life

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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