Altar
Like father, like son… Nude warrior at temple shows Hercules’ son battling Hydra
An ancient marble altar with a nude warrior battling a serpent monster has been discovered by villagers near the Akçay River in Turkey. The artifact likely to be from the second century A.D. showes a carved scene that is difficult to interpret.
European Christian Churches remove altars to accommodate Muslim refugees
Some European Christian Churches are altering their places of worship to accommodate the arrival of refugees from conflict areas. Adjustments include removing the altars, even crucifixes, from their places of worship.