Missing a head?

All over the city of Rome stand headless statues, older than any nation, left open and exposed to the sun and rain. No other place in the world can match the splendour that lies casually scattered around the modern city of Rome. Most Roman statues were often influenced by Greeks, however, Romans attributed a more realistic view. Used to decorate public and private buildings, most sculptures were to honor rulers, promote the state and its governance, and celebrate victories; Caesar Augustus being the first Emperor sculpted. Most Roman statues were destroyed during the many barbarian invasions of the empire, as well as by Christian rebuilding. Both the marble and bronze was melted down for lime and re-use.