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Turkey (Ephesus)
The Magnificent Marble Frieze of the Temple of Hadrian at Ephesus: An Analysis of Imperial Roman Architectural Ornament (c. 138 CE)
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High Imperial Roman period, c. 138 CE (reign of Hadrian, coinciding with the dedication of the temple).
The interior frieze served as a sacred narrative program depicting the mythological founding of Ephesus, honoring Androklos and Herakles, alongside divine allegories; architecturally it framed the cult statue within the temple's naos.
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