Aphrodite of Knidos was the first of her kind, the earliest nude sculpture of a woman known in history. She attracted crowds, though what happened to the goddess remains a mystery.

A marble sculpture of the Aphrodite of Knidos from the 1st century BC, made by Menophantos. National Roman Museum-Palazzo Massimo alle Terme, Rome, Italy. Photo: Eric Vandeville/akg-images.

Iris Love, who has died aged 86 after being diagnosed with COVID-19, was a passionate archaeologist, her greatest contribution being her role in the discovery of the Temple of Aphrodite in 1969.

An ancient treasure comprising three figurines of Aphrodite, the goddess of love, which was buried for over 1,500 years, was uncovered recent excavations in Israel. The hidden figurines were ...

The birth of Aphrodite Aphrodite, Greek goddess of love, became Venus in the Roman pantheon. This mural, “The Birth of Venus,” painted before A.D. 79 and found at the House of Venus in the ...

ARCHAEOLOGISTS have made the stunning discovery of Roman-era statues of Aphrodite and Dionysus in Turkey. By Callum Hoare 09:43, Tue, Nov 9, 2021 | UPDATED: 11:26, Tue, Nov 9, 2021 ...

More archeological treasures found in Southern Turkey: Statue head of goddess Aphrodite, mosaic temple floor, more evidence of Roman influence. ScienceDaily . Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www ...

Prof. Hughes continued: “We think of Aphrodite as a sort of sweet goddess of romantic love. But actually, she’s the goddess of desire — and desire is a much more powerful, potent feeling.

Archaeologists found the Roman-era heads of Aphrodite and Dionysus buried in a creek bed in the ancient city. Each head is made of limestone, with Aphrodite's head measuring 19 inches (50 ...

According to Greek mythology, Aphrodite is the goddess of love and beauty, and Dionysus was the god of wine and ecstasy, said Britannica. In Roman mythology, the gods were known as Venus and ...

A group of archaeologists has discovered a life-sized marble head of Aphrodite while uncovering an ancient pool-side mosaic in southern Turkey. Buried under soil for hundreds of years, the goddess ...