During gas network works near the Herodeion, a white marble statue resembling the Hermes Ludovisi type was unearthed in a pit south of the Acropolis. Dating back to Athens' imperial period, the find highlights the city's rich history of opulent villas and Neo-Attic artistry. The statue is now being conserved for further study.
Tag: Marble Sculpture
Statue of Greek god uncovered by archaeologists during excavation of ancient Roman sewer in Bulgaria
Archaeologists near Bulgaria's southeastern border with Greece have made a remarkable discovery—a nearly 7-foot statue of the ancient Greek god Hermes. This unexpected find occurred amidst the excavation of an ancient Roman sewer in the deserted city of Heraclea Sintica, established by King Philip II of Macedon between 356 and 339 B.C.E. Heraclea Sintica was abandoned following a catastrophic earthquake in 388 A.D.