Bue Apis, Egyptian granite statue in Benevento, Italy
The granite statue depicts a bull figure positioned at the beginning of Viale San Lorenzo, leading to the Madonna delle Grazie basilica.
Discovered in 1629 near Casale dei Maccabei, the statue was placed on a pedestal outside the city walls, facing the San Lorenzo gate.
Originally thought to be a Roman work commemorating Samnite symbols, the statue received inscriptions on its pedestal reflecting this interpretation.
The statue shows signs of weathering, with damaged horns, forehead, and broken ears, making some original details difficult to distinguish.
Workers received payment in bread and onions for transporting and installing this Egyptian granite monument at its current location.
Location: Benevento
Made from material: granite
GPS coordinates: 41.13376,14.77019
Latest update: March 3, 2025 06:43
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