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Urfa Man: An 11,500-year-old life-size statue of a man holding his penis
Astonishing Artifacts Discovered in a city in southern Turkey, this life-size male statue may represent an important deceased ancestor.
Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius: The only surviving larger-than-life-size statue of a pagan Roman emperor — a rarity that Michelangelo refurbished
Astonishing Artifacts The giant, one-of-a-kind statue of a Roman emperor on horseback depicts him addressing his troops.
Asante spider: A rare African sword ornament from Ghana's Gold Coast that later helped a man in Texas barter for his life
Astonishing Artifacts The spider-shaped sword ornament was created in Ghana in the 19th century and was passed down in a Texas family for generations.
Lady of Elche: A 2,400-year-old bust of a mysterious 'highborn' woman from pre-Roman Spain
Astonishing artifacts The mysterious Lady of Elche was crafted from a large limestone block before the Romans ruled Spain.
Lotus shoes: Tiny footwear for Chinese women whose feet were bound as children
Lotus shoes are tiny footwear associated with foot-binding, a beauty practice that lasted for at least a millennium in China.
Tumaco-Tolita Seated Elder: This 2,000-year-old depiction of an aged man with wrinkles struck fear in people because it held 'the power'
Tumaco-Tolita artists were known for their intense realism in sculpting clay representations of humans.
Sandals of Tutankhamun: 3,300-year-old footwear that let King Tut walk all over his enemies
Among the sandals discovered in Tut's tomb is a pair whose insoles were decorated with images of the boy king's enemies.
Ribchester Helmet: A rare 'face mask' helmet worn by a Roman cavalry officer 1,900 years ago
The helmet has been a powerful symbol of Roman Britain since it was discovered over 200 years ago.
