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Have archaeologists found Pan's lair? Roman mask found in Israel hints newly found room could be sanctuary of the god Gateway discovered at Hippos excavation site in Sussita National Park It follows the unearthing of a bizarre mask depicting the face of Pan The two discoveries taken together provide insight on ritualistic practices
An ancient Roman gateway unearthed at an archaeological site in Israel may once have led to the ‘sanctuary’ of the half-man, half-goat god, Pan. The researchers are now working to determine just what went on at the ancient compound
The discovery follows an unusual find at the same site last year – a massive bronze mask representing the face of Pan, and the only known object of its kind. Pan, the shepherd god, also represents music, fields, and merriment
he enormous mask was found during last year’s excavation season in the remains of a basalt ashlar building, and the freshly unearthed gate provides new insight on this unusual artefact
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