Think ancient statues just had bad luck with noses?

Turns out, there’s a more deliberate reason behind their snub-nosed look.In ancient times, defacing statues was a political or religious statement. Smashing a statue’s nose symbolically “killed” it, as many cultures believed the nose was essential for the statue’s spirit to breathe. Over time, this purposeful destruction was compounded by natural erosion. So, the next time you see a nose-less masterpiece, remember—it wasn’t just wear and tear. It was sabotage!

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