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In 1963, archaeologists excavating the Ancient Agora of Thassos uncovered a stunning relic of Roman power—a colossal statue of Emperor Hadrian, buried for centuries beneath the ruins of the once-thriving city.
Carved in the 2nd century AD, during Hadrian’s reign (117–138 AD), this masterpiece reflects the emperor’s deep admiration for Greek culture. Known as the “Greekling”, Hadrian sought to revive and honor Hellenic traditions across the Roman Empire. His rule saw the construction of architectural wonders like the Pantheon in Rome and the Hadrian’s Library in Athens. Thassos, a prosperous island with strong Greek and Roman ties, was no exception to his influence.
Carved in the 2nd century AD, during Hadrian’s reign (117–138 AD), this masterpiece reflects the emperor’s deep admiration for Greek culture. Known as the “Greekling”, Hadrian sought to revive and honor Hellenic traditions across the Roman Empire. His rule saw the construction of architectural wonders like the Pantheon in Rome and the Hadrian’s Library in Athens. Thassos, a prosperous island with strong Greek and Roman ties, was no exception to his influence.
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In 1963, archaeologists excavating the Ancient Agora of Thassos uncovered a stunning relic of Roman power—a colossal statue of Emperor Hadrian, buried for centuries beneath the ruins of the once-thriving city.
Carved in the 2nd century AD, during Hadrian’s reign (117–138 AD), this masterpiece reflects the emperor’s deep admiration for Greek culture. Known as the “Greekling”, Hadrian sought to revive and honor Hellenic traditions across the Roman Empire. His rule saw the construction of architectural wonders like the Pantheon in Rome and the Hadrian’s Library in Athens. Thassos, a prosperous island with strong Greek and Roman ties, was no exception to his influence.
Carved in the 2nd century AD, during Hadrian’s reign (117–138 AD), this masterpiece reflects the emperor’s deep admiration for Greek culture. Known as the “Greekling”, Hadrian sought to revive and honor Hellenic traditions across the Roman Empire. His rule saw the construction of architectural wonders like the Pantheon in Rome and the Hadrian’s Library in Athens. Thassos, a prosperous island with strong Greek and Roman ties, was no exception to his influence.
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