photo sharing and upload picture albums photo forums search pictures popular photos photography help login
Dick Osseman | all galleries >> Ankara pictures >> Ankara Anatolian Civilizations Museum >> Phrygian objects > Ankara june 2011 7119.jpg
previous | next
19-JUN-2011

Ankara june 2011 7119.jpg

Statue of the goddess Kybele, accompanied by two musicians, one playing a double flute, the other a cithara.
The goddess is wearing a so-called ‘polos’-hat.
Limestone. Height: 126 cm. Dated 6th century BC (Phrygian period).
Found in Boğazköy, in the forecourt of the south east gate.

Correspondent: J.M.Criel, Antwerpen.
Sources: ‘Guide to Boğazköy’ – Prof. Kurt Bittel & Wikimedia Commons.

Nikon D3
1/50s f/7.1 at 24.0mm iso4000 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
comment | share