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A Colossal Head of Emperor Hadrian
Hadrian was an Emperor known for his fondness of Greek culture (philhellene). He visited Egypt in 130 AD, accompanied by Empress Sabina and his sister Paulina. During the visit many statues were dedicated to him throughout Egypt. This head may have been among them and originally belonged to a statue that exceeded 3 meters in height. Roman Period (117-138 AD)/Athribis (Tell Atrib), Benha/Marble