#laodicea

Might as well make it COTD while it’s here…

Roman Province - Lycaonia

AE19 - 4.41g

Titus + Domitian as Caesars 69-79 AD

Laodicea Catacecaumene Mint

Obverse ΤΙΤΟC ΚΑΙ ΔΟΜΙΤΙΑΝΟC ΚΑΙCΑΡΕC

Heads of Titus and Domitian facing each other

Reverse ΚΛΑΥΔΙΟΛΑΟΔΙΚΕWΝ

Cybele seated left, holding patera and tympanum, lion below

Missing Head of Ancient Greek Statue Unearthed After 2,100 Years!

Unveiling the mysteries of the ancient world often yields remarkable discoveries, yet few are as captivating as the recent unearthing of the head of Hygieia, the Greek goddess of health and hygiene, in Laodicea, Turkey. This 2,100-year-old artifact not only exemplifies the sophisticated artistry of ancient Greece but also deepens our understanding of their cultural and religious practices.

Find out more as the archaeologists explore the significance of this extraordinary find and its implications for the study of classical antiquity.

Read more at My Modern Met.

Ukrainian Ambassador Lied about the Syrian Grains Ship Laodicea:

https://syrianews.cc/ukrainian-ambassador-lied-about-the-syrian-grains-ship-laodicea/

immeasurable distance

reaching to hell's gate

where you prance and play believe,

you're everything man achieves.

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So let me start with my shenanigans and jump into helpful things that will get your guys to chillax for a little while and forget about the rent for a few hours.

Right! So, "Rose of Sharon" Second Chapter is being worked on, I just need to polish the first one and polish it pretty. I was thinking - emphasis on THINKING - of showing you guys the pieces of the final script before the episodes are published. The reason is, is to help you guys who are starting to write stories to gain some tips on what we did right and could improve on.

We also have good news! My husband has been itching to put more human characters in the series, which is awesome and exciting to look forward to, because the series will have a more relatable edge. I won't give too much, but those are the biggest highlights, thus far.

Also, I know guys… things are sticky, politically wise. The media is screaming this, the president and his opponent is saying this and that. Now, I'm independent, I'm not a huge fan of the president but I like his energy, however his opponent... should be tending to his family and mental condition first. Part of me is tempted to drop hell-fire bombs just as much as you guys probably are, but in the light of this I have some good news nonetheless.

Now, regardless of whatever outcome, there will be someone there to catch us (United States I mean), someone there to help us recuperate regardless of simple dispute or pure division happening.

I'm not going to lie and say I had a weird dream about this situation, however, I wasn't scared at all despite how graphic it was. I'm not saying I'm a prophet of doom and gloom and I'm not going to rage you all and guilt-trip you into "Accepting Jesus and repenting!"

No…

You know me, I'm not into that religious bullshit. HOWEVER, honoring you as a friend, and artist and more importantly as your neighbor, I just want to let you guys know… it's going to be okay.

It's going to be okay.

God doesn't and cannot hate you.

Don't think this is his punishment, because it is NOT… it is simply a bunch maladjusted people online or in mansions who think they can play God and treat you like a lemming. But their greatest fear is YOU, that's why they are trying to defy your authority in your honest design by trying to lie so damn much. That's why think they want cheat you. That's why these people are not honouring your place as a citizen, because you can call them out! But…You have the power to uphold the honour of being a citizen.

If you are an American, and you are reading this right now (almost half of my audience is American) I just want to let you know that your rights as a voter will not be dishonoured by either Republican, Democrat, or third party entity.

Look: The military is working on it. Your president is pushing keeping that integrity even if it may say he looses the race fairly. And the Supreme Court is on the case! And if anything happens, your friend in Zion will be there. She will catch you when necessary. So don't feel sad. Don't feel defeated if you are going through so! It's all going  to be fine!

Believe me, I'm just as shocked as you are and discombobulated with what is going on! But let's keep our chins up.

We didn't survive COVID, economic terrorism and a biased bunch of platforms spreading drama like a spoiled high-school skank for nothing.

What we persevered as a country should be a testament of how tough and how blessed you really are, and I will relay the same phrase I heard when I felt at the end of my rope:

"I'm not done with you yet."

I'm gonna keep going as a creator, as an artist, as an empath and etc. and all I ask is please, if you feel like it's crappy right now because of "xyz" reasons, don't give into it. Keep pushing. Count your blessings. Keep your chin up and fight. We are strong.

Stay safe. Stay vigilant. And I look forward to seeing you feedback for our works!

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P.S. For the more "spiritual/bible thumper" sections of the audience here:  I don't know if it helps, but I just want to let Americans know that I don't see America as the epitome of "Laodicea" in contrast to what your preachers may say. I may be sacrilegious to your pastor, but I honestly don't see the spirit of Laodicea here 100%. Arguably you're (America) more like the last remnants of Philadelphia, however Laodicea enticed you through religious or political means. She took advantage of your compassion and twisted it a bit. I make that theory due to the fact America is NOT as apathetic as Laodicea's level of apathy. 

I know ONE nation who is like her entirely, but I dare not speak her name due to her violent temper and willingness to make ANYONE her enemy who criticizes her by name. And she has a quite the history despite her title, but I digress.

America is waking up to corruption and self criticism (barely, but its something I even prayed for). However, she does need to learn Messiah is not found in a president, or government or in any social movements, or even a religion!

Your citizens were created by love, so please operate in love and honour that nature. Your love may have rebuked you in some areas and came off bitter, but as a spokesman I wanna let you know his rebukes don't mean he's mad or bitter at you…

Just looking out for you.

Archaeologists in the ancient city of Laodicea in the western province of Denizli have unearthed a grandiose statue of Trajan, one of the greatest Roman emperors, dating back to 113 A.D. The statue is likely to be reputed as one of the most unique of its kind in terms of its size and intricacy. The three-meter-high sculpture was unearthed in 356 pieces, all of which were stuck together. Next to the emperor and standing on the same patio is another statue, much smaller in size, depicting an enemy soldier with hands tied behind the back.

Excavations have been carried out under the leadership of Professor Celal Şimşek in the ancient city.