'The statue was carved carefully by characterizing the royal features of his face.'
, the limestone sphinx with a cheerful face probably represents Roman Emperor Claudius, who extended Roman rule in North Africa, the archaeologists believe.
Dr. Mamdouh El-Damaty from Ain Shams University described the statue was carved carefully by characterizing the royal features of his face. The remains of yellow and red color appear on his face, and a painting from theMinistry of Tourism and AntiquitiesThe ruins of the cabin are a two-level platform with a foundation and sloping floors, a red brick water storage basin coated in mortar, and a stairway that can be dated to the Byzantine era, according to Dr. Mamdouh El-Damaty.
The empire under Claudius had its first significant growth since Augustus' rule. During his administration, various events led to the annexation of the provinces of Thrace, Noricum, Lycia, and Judea.
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