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Unfinished Portrait Faces on Roman Sarcophagi

Authors: Harmony Newbrough
Insitution: Utah Valley University

During the time of Ancient Rome, there were many sarcophagi that were created that had faceless portraits, and it could have been for a number of reasons, whether it be financial or personal. These unfinished portrait faces have puzzled archaeologists and historians alike in trying to find a concrete answer as to why there are so many of them,