The Vatican is as fascinating for conspiracy theorists as it is for the Catholic believers. The statues of deities from all sorts of beliefs, which early Christians would have regarded as idols, are now displayed in numerous chambers of the Vatican Palace. The Greek and Roman mythology is best represented, including a hall reuniting much of the ancient pantheon, but the Egyptian art also has a distinct section inside the museum, and Babylonian and other cults are also on display.
This video explores the greatest masterpieces of Greek and Roman art in the Vatican Museums.
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