About a valuable find the Artnews publication.
During archaeological research, scientists from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki found the remains of a statue of a young Hercules from ancient Roman times. The works were carried out on the site where the city of Philippi used to be located.
A rare exhibit before could be part of the fountain or to decorate the building, which dates back to the late Byzantine period of the XNUMXth - XNUMXth centuries AD. is.
The discovery in Philippi confirms that pre-Christian statues were used to decorate public places in important cities of the Byzantine Empire.
The Greek Ministry of Culture and Sports announced that excavations at the site will continue next year.
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