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The Blue Horse - Aphrodisias Turkey

 
The Blue Horse sculpture was found in the Civil Basilica during the 1970 excavations.
It was in storage for many years but finally last year went on display in the Sevbasteion Sevgi Gonul Gallery. The Blue Horse statue is the only example among ancient sculptures that depicts a galloping horse in marble.
Just the upper part of the young rider’s left leg remains but it is clear that he has been depicted falling of his horse.


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