Marble Statue of Goddess Athena Discovered in Laodicea
Archaeologists have unearthed a nearly two-meter-high marble statue of the Greek goddess Athena in the ancient city of Laodicea in modern-day Turkey. The statue, made of white marble, was found in rubble at the outer wall of the stage building backdrop of the ancient theater. The discovery is a significant finding for archaeological research in the region.