The Lycian sarcophagus of Sidon is a sarcophagus discovered in the Royal necropolis of Ayaa near Sidon, Lebanon. It is made of Parian marble and dated to circa 430–420 BC. Istanbul Archaeological Museum. 📸 me #MarbleMonday #MuseumMonday

Mosaic in the apse of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere in Rome, commissioned by Pope Pasquale I in 820. The carved stone ciborium in French gothic style by sculptor Arnolfo di Cambio (1240-1310) replaces a canopy made in 821 AD from 600 pounds and 8 ounces of silver. 📸 me 🗃️ #MosaicMonday #MarbleMonday

Statue of the Emperor Hadrian (117 - 138 AD), found in Crete. Now at the Istanbul Archaeological Museum. 📸 me #MarbleMonday #AncientBluesky 🏺 #skystorians 🗃️