Ptolemy II (Facial Reconstruction)

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Arienne King
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published on 22 February 2021
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A photorealistic representation of Ptolemy II of Egypt (284-246 BCE) as he may have appeared early in his reign. This reconstruction is based on archaeological evidence including busts, coinage, and descriptions of Ptolemy II in historical literature. Made using Photoshop and Artbreeder, an AI neural network.

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Arienne King
Arienne King is a writer and historical consultant specializing in Ptolemaic and Roman Egypt. She has written for publications such as Ancient History Magazine, and Ancient World Magazine. She is also a panelist on AskHistorians.

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King, A. (2021, February 22). Ptolemy II (Facial Reconstruction). World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13468/ptolemy-ii-facial-reconstruction/

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King, Arienne. "Ptolemy II (Facial Reconstruction)." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified February 22, 2021. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13468/ptolemy-ii-facial-reconstruction/.

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King, Arienne. "Ptolemy II (Facial Reconstruction)." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 22 Feb 2021. Web. 26 Jul 2024.

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