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What will be the estimated value of the Hermes statue as assessed by experts?
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Archaeologists Discover 2,000-Year-Old Hermes Statue in Ancient Roman Sewer in Bulgaria
Jul 12, 2024, 05:27 PM
Archaeologists in Bulgaria have uncovered a well-preserved marble statue of the Greek god Hermes in an ancient Roman sewer near the border with Greece. The nearly 2,000-year-old statue, believed to date back to the 2nd century A.D., was discovered during a dig in a Bulgarian village and is taller than a man. Experts suggest the artifact was carefully placed in the sewer around the time of an earthquake and could offer insights into ancient tensions around the rise of Christianity. The discovery has surprised researchers and provides a significant window into the preservation of ancient idols by early Christians.
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