Minister of culture and tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersa reported that in the ancient city of Aphrodiasis in Aydin was found "head of colossal statue of Zeus». A 66-centimeter head from the Crimson Statue was found 50 meters west of the temple of Aphrodite. The artifact is made of a solid block of medium-grained Aphrodisian marble, dates back to the 2nd-3rd century AD and represents an exceptional find of the highest quality and historical significance.