Classical funerary depictions: Unveiling traditions of Roman Jordan

AMMAN — Busts are among the most widespread forms of funerary depictions of a deceased individuals. During his research on funerary sites, Bilal Annan, from the University of Paris, found around 130 busts from the Roman period in Jordan.Busts were relatively cheap and easier to prepare than other artistic forms, unlike the full-figure statue, for example.

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