Mystery Of Lady Of Elche – Puzzling Artifact Of An Unknown Queen Or Priestess
| May 22, 2014 | Artifacts, Featured Stories, News, Premium Content Preview
AncientPages.com - Lady of Elche is a puzzling ancient artifact that has remained a disputable piece of ancient art, of which the correct creation date and its true origin are obscure.
Was this woman an unknown queen or priestess? Where did she come from?
According to some records, this puzzling limestone bust, 21 inches high, was accidentally discovered near Alicante, Spain in 1897.
The artifact has long been the object of archaeological studies and debate.
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