archaeology, Restored Atlas statue from fifth century BCE raised in Sicily
The colossal statue of Atlas in Sicily’s Valley of the Temples, dating back to the fifth century BCE, rises once again to its former glory after centuries of obscurity. This eight-meter-tall marvel, meticulously restored over two decades, now stands guard amidst the ancient Greek temples of Agrigento...
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