Since my post Euromos,
just a bowshot away, the
One of the
statues is naked while the other one is wearing a short skirt and leather
armor. Remarkably, both Kouros are holding a lion on their hands – a unique
feature so far. In the case of the naked Kouros, the lion may indicate that
Apollo is represented here. These statues constitute an important link in the
history of sculptures in ancient
The inscription
is written in Greek and dates from Hellenistic times. The text has not yet been
deciphered entirely but experts are hopeful that it will largely contribute to
the history of
Beside the
Agora, the Baths and the city walls, the excavations are centered on the
I always
experienced the location of the
[Top picture with the Kouros is from the Hurriyet Daily News]
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