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Archaeologists believe they’ve unearthed the ‘true face’ of Cleopatra on a bust found in mysterious temple
A MARBLE bust believed to have the face of legendary Egyptian queen Cleopatra VII carved into it has been discovered in a recent excavation.
The white marble statue, which depicts a woman wearing a royal crown, was found under the walls of the ancient Tapuziris Magna temple, in western Alexandria, Egypt.
Cleopatra VII, who whose reign lasted from 51 to 30 BC, is the Egyptian queen who famously romanced Julius Caesar and Mark Antony[/caption] The dig unearthed about 350 coins, many showing an image of Cleopatra VII[/caption]It is small enough to fit in the palm of a hand.
Kathleen Martinez, who was leading the dig, believes the statue depicts Cleopatra VII.
However, some archaeologists say the bust represents someone else.
“I looked at the bust carefully. It is not Cleopatra at all. It is Roman,” former Egyptian minister of antiquities Zahi Hawass told Live Science.
He noted that during the queen’s time, pharaohs were portrayed in Egyptian art styles, and not Roman.
Other archaeologists have suggested the bust belongs to a princess who lived after Cleopatra’s death in 30 BC.
Cleopatra VII, who whose reign lasted from 51 to 30 BC, is the Egyptian queen who famously romanced Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.
The dig unearthed about 350 coins, many showing an image of Cleopatra VII.
A pottery set, oil lamps, limestone pots for preserving food and cosmetics, several bronze statues, a bronze ring dedicated to goddess Hathor, and an amulet engraved with the phrase “Ra’s justice has risen” were also found.
The team discovered a limestone bust of a king, who was wearing the Nemes, a special headdress worn only by pharaohs in ceremonies.
Although, archaeologists have been unable to determine the identity of this king.
This cache of treasure is understood to be a “foundation deposit” – a trove of artefacts buried before Egyptians began construction on an important structure.
The artefacts have helped date the temple to the Late Baltic Age, and the construction of its walls to the 1st century BC.
Remains of a Greek temple from the 4th century BC have also been discovered.
The temple, destroyed sometime between the 2nd century BC and the early Roman period, includes an advanced tunnel system deep underground.
The tunnels connect Lake Mariout to the Mediterranean Sea, meaning researchers had to undertake preliminary excavations underwater.
Submerged sections of the temple have revealed man-made structures, human remains and “vast quantities” of pottery, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said in a statement.
A large tomb with 20 catacombs was unearthed, alongside another tomb beneath an ancient lighthouse.
The Egyptian ministry hailed the discoveries as “pivotal” to understanding the late Ptolemaic period.
A brief history of Ancient Egypt
Here's everything you need to know...
- The Ancient Egyptians were an advanced civilisation who at one point owned a huge portion of the globe
- The civilisation began about 5,000 years ago when ancient humans began building villages along the River Nile
- It lasted for about 3,000 years and saw the building of complex cities centuries ahead of their time – as well as the famous Great Pyramids
- The Ancient Egyptians were experts at farming and construction
- They invented a solar calendar, and one of the world’s earliest writing systems: The hieroglyph
- The Egyptians were ruled by kings and queens called pharaohs
- Religion and the afterlife were a huge part of Ancient Egyptian culture. They had over 2,000 gods
- Pharaohs built huge elaborate tombs to be buried in, some of which were pyramids – at the time among the largest buildings in the world
- The Egyptians believed in life after death, and important people’s corpses were mummified to preserve their bodies for the afterlife
- The Ancient Egyptian empire fell due to a mix of factors, including wars with other empires and a 100-year period of drought and starvation
Balamory star totally unrecognisable in lead stage show – 19 years on from playing iconic children’s TV character
HE rose to fame as the much-loved PC Plum in the iconic children’s show Balamory nearly two decades ago.
But now, 19 years on, Andrew Agnew looks unrecognisable in a new stage show, Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
Andrew Agnew (second from left) is most remembered for his role in Balamory[/caption] Andrew is the star of new panto Goldilocks and the Three Bears[/caption]Andrew became a household name thanks to his appearances as the happy-go-lucky PC Plum in the iconic Balamory series, set in his homeland of Scotland.
The popular show ran from 2002 to 2005 and introduced Andrew into living rooms up and down the country thanks to it being a staple of children’s television at the time.
His character patrolled the crime-free village of Balamory as he dreamed of becoming a detective one day.
But these days, he’s switching the police uniform for over-the-top costumes as he takes on the role of a pantomime dame.
Andrew plays circus owner Dame Dolly Dundonald in the Kilmarnock production of Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
Dame Dolly is on the hunt for a spectacular new act to rival fellow circus owner Roger Von Riccarton’s circus, which has the money to fund bigger and better acts.
Goldilocks plays a circus acrobat who goes for a walk between shows and finds a small cottage where she meets the three dancing bears.
Ahead of the panto, Andrew said: “I am delighted to be back in Killie this year with Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Especially as it’s going to be a brand new show and a different experience for us all. Audiences are going to love it.
“It’s an unusual title for a Killie panto, certainly my first time doing this show, but people are going to enjoy the change I think.
“I love the circus and we are going to have our very own in Kilmarnock with all the comforts that we all need to keep us cosy, but most importantly, entertained over this festive season.”
Andrew, who directs the panto as well as being the star lead, is no stranger to the panto circuit, having played Muddles in festive pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in Sunderland since 2014.
He’s also made appearances in Aladdin, Sleeping Beauty, and Peter Pan, has gone on to direct kids TV programmes and had his own CBeebies live theatre show.
Andrew looks unrecognisable in the new show (seen here with Balamory co-star Julie Wilson Nimmo in 2022)[/caption] Andrew stars and directs the new panto, which is running until 29th December[/caption]Casting is exceptional in the new show, with Gary Morrison playing Donald Dundonald, James McAnerney as Roger von Riccarton and Craig McDougall as Scott the Ringmaster.
Andrew is not the only Balamory star to sport a new look.
Last year, Balamory co-star, Julie Wilson Nimmo, who played the beloved school teacher in the show, starred in her own new kids show, Olga da Polga.
The show, based on Paddington creator Michael Bond’s children’s books, features Julie and her partner Greg Hemphill as on-screen couple Mr and Mrs Sawdust.
The 51-year-old actress debuted long, red hair in the show – a look worlds away from her bob haircut days on Balamory.
Stacey Solomon teases ‘big changes she’s always dreamed of’ but ‘feels nervous’ just days after Joe Swash’s car crash
STACEY Solomon confessed to ‘feeling nervous’ for ‘big changes’ in 2025.
Just days after her husband Joe Swash, 42, was involved in a horror car crash with a lorry, the mum-of-five, 35, shared snaps from her last photo shoot of the year.
Stacey Solomon has teased ‘big changes’ and confessed to ‘feeling nervous’ for 2025[/caption] The mum-of-five, 35, explained that she will be undertaking some ventures that are ‘out of her comfort zone’[/caption] But she is ‘excited’ to have the courage to do so[/caption] It comes just days after her husband Joe Swash was involved in a car crash[/caption]Posting on her Instagram stories, Stacey dazzled as she posed in an all-white ensemble.
The blonde-haired beauty wore a roll neck jumper, with a pair of white jeans, and accessorised the look with a brown belt and jewellery.
Alongside the snap, the Sort Your Life Out host, who lives with her family in £1.2million Pickle Cottage, which has its own library and 2.5 acres of land, teased her career plans for 2025.
The Loose Women panellist, who recently launched a new kids’ range at Primark, shared: “Had such a lovely day today.
“So excited for what 2025 is going to bring.”
She then revealed her nerves for new beginnings, as she added: “Feeling nervous for next year.
“Lots of big changes, and some new ventures way out of my comfort zone.”
Despite this, she highlighted that she had “always dreamed” of such projects, as she concluded: “But working on things I’ve always dreamed of…
“And I’m excited to finally have the courage to do them.”
Posting on her next social media story, Stacey, who first came on the scene thanks to The X Factor in 2009, responded to fans who complimented her outfit.
Stacey, who then went on to star in I’m A Celebrity in 2010, confirmed that it was all down to her stylist – Faye Sawyer – who she has worked with for over a decade.
Faye has also worked with celebrities such as Emma Bunton and Alan Carr, as Stacey, who recently jetted off on a dream girl’s trip to Las Vegas, explained: “So many lovely messages about my outfit.
Lots of big changes, and some new ventures way out of my comfort zone
Stacey Solomon
“My lovely stylist, who has been my stylist since The X Factor 15 years ago put this together and found all the bits.”
Stacey’s Instagram tease comes just days after her husband was involved in a road accident.
Joe recovered from the accident in his panto dressing room, as he shared: “Don’t worry, I’m okay!”
He added: “You should have seen the lorry! lol.”
Stacey Solomon's career so far
Stacey Solomon has been a familiar face on viewers' screens for over a decade. Let's take a look back at her career.
The X Factor (2009): Stacey competed in series six of long-running ITV singing competition The X Factor. During her time in the show, she was mentored by Danni Minogue in the ‘Girls’ category. The star finished in third place, behind Joe McElderry and Olly Murs.
I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here (2010); In late 2010, Stacey headed to the infamous I’m A Celeb Aussie jungle. After 21 days, she triumphed to win the tenth series. It was through I’m A Celeb that she met future husband Joe Swash – who’d won two years earlier and was hosting the ITV2 spinoff.
Celebrity Juice (2011―2013, 2016―2019): The star appeared as a panellist on 21 episodes of the comedy panel game show hosted by Keith Lemon. Stacey was a regular in the 21st series, broadcast in 2019.
Loose Women (2016 – present): Stacey has been a permanent panel member of the daytime show since 2016. She previously made guest appearances in 2011 and 2012.
Sort Your Life Out (2022 -present): This BBC show sees Stacey, with the help of an expert team, transform participants’ living spaces after removing clutter.
And Stacey’s update comes less than four weeks after she was pictured breaking down in tears after a ‘row with Joe Swash in the street’.
Not only did a witness spot Joe storm down the road while furiously puffing on a vape, but an onlooker told The Sun: “Stacey came out of the building in tears and she looked really emotional, she was hugging someone.
“About 15 minutes later Joe was having an animated talk with the man.
“Eventually Stacey walked towards Joe in the car and shouted something.
“They ended up leaving separately. It all looked very tense.”