Embossed block, from the stage building of the Theater at Perge. Roman, mid 2th century A.D.
On its side a representation of the ‘Artemis of Perge’ – similar to the Artemis of Ephesus,
and therefore a mother goddess (fertility goddess), a localized version of the Anatolian mother goddess Cybele.
Marble, 130 x 56 cm, 70 cm thick.

Correspondent: J.M.Criel, Antwerpen.
Source: ‘Antalya Museum’ (Book from the ‘Kültür Bakanlığı’/Ministry of Culture)