2,300-Year-Old Dwarf Statuette from Alexandria Reveals Ptolemaic Art Insights

2,300-Year-Old Dwarf Statuette from Alexandria Reveals Ptolemaic Art Insights

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#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates A 2,300-year-old marble statuette discovered in Alexandria, Egypt, has offered new insights into how dwarves were perceived during the Ptolemaic period (332–150 B.C.). Depicting a muscular, nude dwarf in motion, the 4-inch sculpture reflects a combination of Egyptian and Greek artistic traditions. Despite…

2,200-Year-Old Egyptian Vase Reveals Evidence of Hallucinogenic Rituals

2,200-Year-Old Egyptian Vase Reveals Evidence of Hallucinogenic Rituals

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Researchers have uncovered traces of a hallucinogenic beverage in a 2,200-year-old Egyptian vase depicting Bes, a dwarf deity associated with childbirth and merriment. The findings, detailed in Scientific Reports on November 13, suggest the vessel was used during rituals to recreate a mythical tale involving the calming of a sky…