Ancient statue found in bin bag sparks archaeological intrigue
She was lying in a bin bag and nothing suggested she was an invaluable relic. A marble statue of a woman, potentially dating back to the Hellenistic era, was discovered near Thessaloniki. The find has been sent for archaeological research.
Near Thessaloniki, in the town of Nei Epiwates, a local resident stumbled upon an extraordinary find. Beside a skip, they discovered a headless marble statue of a woman, which could be over two thousand years old. This discovery was reported by the Greek police, and the statue has been handed over for further archaeological research.
Statue from the Hellenistic era
Preliminary expert findings suggest the statue dates back to the Hellenistic era, spanning from 323 BC to 30 BC. The object is approximately 79 centimetres tall and was found inside a bin bag. Once the research is complete, the statue will be placed under the care of the local authority responsible for relics.
The police are conducting an investigation to determine who might have discarded such a valuable artefact. Accidental archaeological discoveries are frequent in Greece, particularly during construction works.
Other archaeological finds in Greece
In December, in Athens, during the installation of gas pipes, a Roman-era statue of Hermes was discovered. This find was located in a brick recess near the Acropolis. During the autumn opening of the metro construction in Thessaloniki, ancient artefacts were also uncovered, which can now be viewed at the stations.
These discoveries highlight Greece's richness in relics, with each new find contributing to a better understanding of the region's history.
