“Mystery of the Headless Statue: Ancient Relic Discovered in Trash Sparks Archaeological Enigma in Thessaloniki”
What if I told you that a piece of ancient art—a 2,000-year-old marble statue—was found crammed into a garbage bag like yesterday’s takeout? Well, hold that thought as we dive into the intriguing tale that unfolded near Thessaloniki, Greece, where an unsuspecting resident stumbled upon this headless marvel, measuring a striking 31 inches tall. It’s an evocative depiction of a woman dressed in a flowing garment, possibly a goddess—though, let’s be honest, even goddesses deserve a little more respect than being tossed aside! This discovery raises a lot of questions: How did this exquisite artifact wind up so ignobly treated? What role does it play in the grand tapestry of Hellenistic culture? Join me as we unravel the mystery behind this unexpected encounter with history. LEARN MORE.
Measuring 31 inches tall, the statue is made of marble and depicts a woman in a flowing garment, perhaps a goddess, whose head and arms broke off long ago.
Greek PoliceThe headless Greek statue found inside a garbage bag near Thessaloniki.
Near the Greek city of Thessaloniki, a local resident discovered a small marble statue of a woman that had been left in a garbage bag near a trash bin. Unsure of what the statue was or why it had been tossed aside, the man took the statue to the police, who then contacted local archaeologists to assess the find.
Upon first examination, experts determined the statue to be roughly 2,000 years old, dating to the Hellenistic era which lasted roughly from 320 to 30 B.C.E. The statue has now been sent off for further archaeological examination, preservation, and study — but the mystery remains as to how this ancient piece of art wound up carelessly stuffed in a trash bag in the first place.
