In a bizarre twist of fate, a 2,000-year-old marble statue was recovered from a Trash bag in the Greek city of Thessaloniki, leaving history enthusiasts and authorities stunned.
The 31-inch statue, missing its head, was discovered by an individual who immediately handed it over to local authorities. The artifact’s unexpected location has sparked questions about how such a treasure ended up discarded like common waste.
Archaeologists were called in to analyze the statue, and initial findings revealed it dates back to the Hellenistic period, around 320 to 30 BCE, a time of great cultural and artistic achievement.
Authorities are now investigating the origins of the statue and how it came to be in the trash. A suspect was briefly detained on suspicion of dumping the relic but later released as inquiries continue.
This astonishing discovery highlights the unpredictable nature of history and its uncanny ability to resurface in the most unexpected places.
