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Relief image of Aphrodite of Aphrodisias, dedicated by Theodoros, from the theatre, 2nd-3rd century AD, Aphrodisias Museum, Turkey
Relief image of Aphrodite of Aphrodisias, dedicated by Theodoros, from the theatre, 2nd-3rd century AD, Aphrodisias Museum, Turkey

Aphrodite of Aphrodisias originated in the Archaic period or earlier as a local Carian goddess, but by the Hellenistic era she was identified with the Greek Aphrodite and was given a completely new, canonical image.

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Taken on: April 4, 2015
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Sets appears in:   • Aphrodisias Museum, Turkey    • Aphrodite/Venus   
Camera: Nikon D5100, f/5.3, 1/60 sec, 70mm (=105mm), ISO 800 (more info) (hide info)
Camera: Nikon D5100
Aperture: f/5.3
Exposure Time: 0.017 sec (1/60)
Focal Length: 70mm (35mm equivalent: 105mm)
ISO: 800
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire
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Exposure Mode: Auto
Metering Mode: Multi-segment
White Balance: Auto
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Color Space: sRGB
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Relief image of Aphrodite of Aphrodisias, dedicated by Theodoros, from the theatre, 2nd-3rd century AD, Aphrodisias Museum, Turkey

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