
GEM 48137
Statue of a Ptolemaic Queen
This statue represents a Ptolemaic queen, most likely Arsinoe II, one of the most powerful and revered women of the Ptolemaic dynasty, which ruled Egypt from 305 to 30 BCE. The statue was discovered in the submerged ruins of Heracleion, a once-thriving port city near modern-day Alexandria, now lying beneath Abu Qir Bay. Its underwater recovery reflects not just the artistic legacy of the Ptolemies, but also Egypt's long-standing interaction with the Mediterranean world.
During the Ptolemaic period, queens played pivotal roles in politics, religion, and dynastic propaganda. Unlike earlier eras, Ptolemaic queens were often deified during their lifetimes and posthumously worsh ... Узнайте больше с Премиум!
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