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Ancient Greco-Roman sculptures were scented, study reveals
Scholars have known for centuries that the ancient Greek and Roman statues, far from being the immaculate white marble figures put on view in museums today, were instead painted in rich colors and decorated with textiles and jewelry, and, as a new study suggests, even perfumes...
More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2025/03/ancient-sculptures-were-scented-study-reveals/
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