The Roman equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius still exists only because it was mistakenly believed to be a portrait of __________,the first emperor to recognize Christianity.

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The Roman equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius was preserved because it was mistakenly thought to be a depiction of Constantine, the first emperor to convert to Christianity and recognize it within the empire. This confusion helped save the statue from being melted down, as was the fate of many other bronze statues from antiquity.

The Roman Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius Still Exists Only