Head of Goddess of Health Found in Laodicea
The head of Hygieia, the goddess of cleanliness and health in Greek mythology, has been unearthed after 2,100 years in the Ancient City of Laodicea, where excavation work continues in Denizli.
Another artifact has emerged in the Ancient City of Laodicea, where excavation work continues in Denizli. As part of the work carried out in the ancient city, the statue head of Hygieia, the goddess of health and cleanliness, who is the daughter of the god of medicine Asclepius in Greek and Roman mythology, was unearthed.
Prof. Dr. Celal Şimşek, Head of Pamukkale University Archeology and Laodicea Excavation Committee, shared this statue head, which emerged after 2,100 years, on his social media account with the note "Hygieia's meeting with the sun and us after 2,100 years in Laodikeia". In addition, Hygieia is usually depicted in statues and reliefs with a snake in one hand and a bowl in the other.