Two held as statue found in goat pen
The marble statue of a young woman dates to about 520 BC and belongs to the kore type, a police statement said yesterday.
Although dozens of examples kore statues and its male equivalent, the kouros, are displayed in Greek and foreign museums, the type is considered very important in the development and understanding of Greek art. New discoveries in good condition are uncommon. Archaeologists who inspected the find estimated its market value at €12 million.
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Hide AdStill bearing traces of soil, the statue has the hint of a smile on its lips, elaborately braided hair and an ankle-length gown.
Detectives are seeking to determine where the statue was excavated, which could potentially lead archaeologists to a previously unknown 6th century BC sanctuary or cemetery.