Roman statue of Hercules found in Greece

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A Roman copy of Hercules has been found in the Greek city of Philippi.

 

 

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The large Roman statue was found at an archaeological site in the town’s square and is supposed to be 2,000 years old. It depicts the legendary hero holding a club and a lion pelt, along with a wreath of vine leaves. It’s a typical triumphant stance that is quite common in classical art.

The statue was probably used to decorate an important building in Philippi, perhaps a public fountain, hundreds of years after the statue itself was sculpted. This shows that Classical and Roman-era statues were used to decorate buildings and public spaces until the Late Byzantine period in important Byzantine empire cities. Excavations are set to continue next year.

 

https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/statues-hercule-greece-04102022/

 

 

Edited October 4, 2022 by guy