1,700-year-old statue of Pan uncovered in Türkiye's Istanbul

STORY: 1,700-year-old statue of Pan uncovered in Türkiye's Istanbul DATELINE: June 5, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:10 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of views in Istanbul 2. various of the ruins of the Byzantine church of St. Polyeuctus 3. pics of the statue of the Greek god Pan 4. various of the ruins of the Byzantine church of St. Polyeuctus STORYLINE: An ancient statue of the Greek god Pan was discovered in urban Istanbul, the mayor of the mega Turkish city announced Thursday. A marble statue of Pan dating back to the Roman era was unearthed at the Byzantine church of St. Polyeuctus located in the Sarachane Archeology Park, Ekrem Imamoglu said on social media, adding the artifact was believed to be 1,700-year-old. In Greek mythology, the half-man, half-goat Pan was the god of the wild, shepherds, and rustic music and also served as a symbol of fertility. In April, another Roman-era statue was excavated in the archeological park in downtown Istanbul which is currently

Playwright Noda at press conference in Seoul

Playwright Noda at press conference in Seoul

SEOUL, South Korea - Playwright Hideki Noda gives a press conference in Seoul on Aug. 26, 2014, on his play "Half God," which depicts the struggles of conjoined twin sisters, who share one heart. The play will run from Sept. 12 to Oct. 5 at the Myeongdong Theater in Seoul.

Playwright Noda's 'Half God' to be performed in Seoul

Playwright Noda's 'Half God' to be performed in Seoul

SEOUL, South Korea - Playwright Hideki Noda (3rd from L) and persons concerned with his play "Half God" hold a press conference in Seoul on Aug. 26, 2014, ahead of the play's opening night on Sept. 12 at the Myeongdong Theater in South Korean capital. The play depicts the struggles of conjoined twin sisters, who share one heart.

Evan Almighty (2007)

Evan Almighty (2007)

Tom Shadyac & Morgan Freeman Characters: Director, God Film: Evan Almighty (2007) Director: Tom Shadyac 21 June 2007 Regisseur Tom Shadyac mit Morgan Freeman (re.) bei den Dreharbeiten zu 'Evan Allm??

MISTER DYNAMITE [French Title]

MISTER DYNAMITE [French Title]

THE ARMOUR OF GOD [HK 1986] AKA LUNG HING FOO DAI [Original Title] AKA MISTER DYNAMITE [French Title] JACKIE CHAN [Cropped poster, bottom half missing] Date: 1986

Playwright Noda at press conference in Seoul

Playwright Noda at press conference in Seoul

SEOUL, South Korea - Playwright Hideki Noda gives a press conference in Seoul on Aug. 26, 2014, on his play "Half God," which depicts the struggles of conjoined twin sisters, who share one heart. The play will run from Sept. 12 to Oct. 5 at the Myeongdong Theater in Seoul. (Kyodo)