2,000-year-old statue found dumped near garbage cans in Greece
Ancient statues have also been found in trash before in other parts of Europe. In 2023, a Roman-era statuette of Venus was discovered in a trash dump in Rennes, France. That same year, ancient bronze ...
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From Trash to Treasure: Rare Ancient Greek Statue Found in a Trash Bag
The world of archaeology and art is often filled with thrilling discoveries, but few match the sheer surprise and serendipity of finding a priceless artifact in a trash bag. Such is the story of a ...
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2,000-year-old statue found abandoned in garbage bag in Greece
THESSALONIKI, Greece — A marble statue of a woman believed to be more than 2,000 years old was found abandoned in a garbage bag near the Greek city of Thessaloniki, police said Wednesday.
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Euandria: The Ancient Greek Strength and Beauty Contest for Men
Male beauty and strength were highly valued by ancient Greeks, and they were celebrated at a special beauty pageant known as ...
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Ancient Marble Statue of Hercules Discovered in Florence, Italy
Archaeologists in Montaione, Florence, Italy, have discovered a rare ancient statue of Hercules, dating back to the 3rd or ...
Archaeologists Unearthed Five Lost Statues From Remains of the Roman Empire’s Sculpture Capital
Excavations across the ancient city of Perga revealed five new statue finds from as far back as the second century A.D. The ...
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Greece’s new president is a leading advocate of bringing home the Parthenon sculptures from Britain
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Newly elected President of Parliament, Constantine Tassoulas waits ...
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Man finds 2,000-year-old statue in bag next to trash cans
THESSALONIKI, Greece (WKRC) - A man seemingly saved a piece of history after he found a statue believed to be over 2,000 years old in a bag next to trash cans. According to a release from the ...
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A 2,000-year-old statue is found abandoned in a garbage bag in Greece
Police said Wednesday that a marble statue of a woman believed to be more than 2,000 years old was found abandoned in a garbage bag near the Greek city of Thessaloniki. A resident discovered the ...