3,000-year-old sculpture leaves researchers scratching their heads

Exquisite Old Testament-era head of a king found in Israel but subject ’s identity a mysteryAn enigmatic sculpture of a king ’s head dating back nearly 3,000 years has left researchers guessing at whose face it depicts.The 5cm (two-inch) sculpture is an exceedingly rare example of figurative art from the region during the fourth century BC – a period associated with biblical kings. It is exquisitely preserved but for a bit of missing beard, and nothing quite like it has been found before.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Archaeology Middle East and North Africa Israel Science Source Type: news