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title: Bust of a Philosopher or Monk from Gedikpaşa
author: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8796/bust-of-a-philosopher-or-monk-from-gedikpasa/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Bust of a Philosopher or Monk from Gedikpaşa

_Authored by [Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/OsamaSMAmin/)_

## Image File

[![Bust of a Philosopher or Monk from Gedikpaşa](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/8796.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/8796.jpg)

## Image Caption

This marble bust depicts either a philosopher or a monk. Late 4th to early 5th century CE. From Gedikpaşa, Fatih, Istanbul, in modern-day [Turkey](https://www.worldhistory.org/Asia_Minor/). (Museum of [Archaeology](https://www.worldhistory.org/Archaeology/), Istanbul, Turley).

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## About the Author

Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.
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## Cite This Work

### APA
Amin, O. S. M. (2018, May 29). Bust of a Philosopher or Monk from Gedikpaşa. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8796/bust-of-a-philosopher-or-monk-from-gedikpasa/>
### Chicago
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Bust of a Philosopher or Monk from Gedikpaşa." *World History Encyclopedia*, May 29, 2018. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8796/bust-of-a-philosopher-or-monk-from-gedikpasa/>.
### MLA
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Bust of a Philosopher or Monk from Gedikpaşa." *World History Encyclopedia*, 29 May 2018, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8796/bust-of-a-philosopher-or-monk-from-gedikpasa/>.

## License & Copyright

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