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Archaeologists find ancient statues near Athens airport: they are more than 2,300 years old – photo

Archaeologists have found ancient statues near the airport of Athens, which are believed to be more than 2,300 years old. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture and Sports of Greece.

As noted, the excavations took place in the municipality of Peania, at the site where the new city hall is to be built. Penia is located near the airport of Athens Eleftherios Venizelos.

Scientists suggest that the fragments of the statues found are part of an ancient tomb. They are made of marble and depict two life-size female figures. One woman is sitting in a sheer tunic with her feet on a stand. And the other (apparently her servant) supports her head with a sad look.

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Such plots were characteristic of the gravestone reliefs of the 4th century BC, the Ministry of Culture notes. Archaeologists suggest that the statues were erected before 337 BC. e., when Demetrius of Phaler prohibited the construction of luxurious tombstones.

The statues were transferred to the Vravrona Archaeological Museum, the Greek Ministry of Culture writes. Excavations continue, and other fragments are likely to be found, as remains from other eras have also been excavated at the site.

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