ancient Greek statues
Ancient Greece
Monumental Statue of Athena Parthenos Once Graced Acropolis
A monumental statue of Athena Parthenos, created of gilded ivory, once stood in the center of the magnificent temple of the Parthenon on the Acropolis of Athens.
The Athena Parthenos (Ancient Greek: Ἀθηνᾶ Παρθένος) was a massive chryselephantine sculpture of...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Statue of Woman Using “Laptop” Sparks Conspiracy Theories
A recurring conspiracy theory which has gone viral claims that an ancient Greek statue supposedly depicting a woman "using a laptop" is "proof" of time travel. The statue once marked a grave and was created around 100 BC.
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Archaeology
Archaeological Museum Of Elefsina Reopens To The Public
The Archaeological Museum of Elefsina, one of the oldest museums in Greece, has reopened to the public.
Ancient Greece
Statue of Hercules Unearthed in Ancient Greek City of Aizanoi
A stunning statue of Hercules, the Greek demigod, was recently unearthed in the Ancient Greek city of Aizanoi in Asia Minor, according to archaeologists statements.
The statue was found during the excavations being carried out along Penkalas Stream in the...
Ancient Greece
Hermes of Praxiteles Statue a Timeless Symbol of Hellenism
The statue of Hermes and the Infant Dionysus was discovered on 1877 but its influential presence makes it a timeless piece of Hellenism.
Archaeology
Ancient Greek Masterpieces Were Painted in Dazzling Colors
It is nearly impossible to imagine the sparkling white sculptures of ancient Greece painted in a variety of bright colors.
Ancient Greece
Unfinished Roman-era Statue Unearthed in Veria, Greece
An unfinished Roman-era statue made of marble was unearthed in an excavation in Veria recently, according to a statement issued by the Greek Ministry of Culture on Wednesday.
The statue, which does not have a head, is three-fifths life size;...
Ancient Greece
Greek and Roman Statues Found at Ancient Greek City of Knidos
Archaeologists' ongoing excavations in the ancient Greek city of Knidos, located in what is now southwestern Turkey, unearthed five stunningly beautiful heads of Greek and Roman statues earlier this week. Made of marble, the statues were sculpted in the...
Archaeology
Magnificent Ancient Statues Unearthed in Central Greece
At least four marble statues of kouroi and parts of an ancient cemetery were discovered by a farmer near the town of Atalanti in Fthiotida, central Greece.
The life-size kouroi, Greek statues representing young standing males, are in very good...
Archaeology
Excavations in Turkey Reveal Six Ancient Greek Statues
Over the weekend, six ancient Greek statues dating back some 2,000 years were discovered during excavations at the ancient Greek city of Magnesia, which is located in the current-day Aydin province of Turkey.
The statues, four depicting females, one depicting...