The Riace Bronzes Apr 2026
The statues are celebrated for their , including visible tendons in the hands and detailed cuticles on the nails.
Both stand nearly 2 meters tall (approximately 197–198 cm ). The Riace bronzes
Found 300 meters off the coast of Riace Marina, approximately 8 meters deep in the Ionian Sea. The statues are celebrated for their , including
An underwater archaeology team used pressurized air balloons and oil drums to lift the statues, which were initially mistaken by local police for a possible murder case. 2. Artistic & Technical Details The statues are celebrated for their