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Ancient Egyptian head cones: Mysterious headgear that could be related to sensuality and fertility rituals
Another possibility is that the cones were thought to help with fertility, as they are featured in paintings with Hathor, the fertility goddess. "Scholars often link the cones specifically with ...
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This 2,000-Year-Old Roman Helmet Used to Look Like a ‘Rusty Bucket’. Now It’s Restored Almost to Its Former Glory
This was no ordinary foot-soldier headgear. As conservators painstakingly ... The cheekpieces portray a Roman emperor riding ...