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03-Sep-2014 Dick Osseman

Ankara Anatolian Civilizations Museum september 2014 1487.jpg

A replica of a cult place, with an original statue in its centre. Her clothes, hair dress and archaic features show Greek influence.

As for the statue:

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.

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