A headless, armless statue from the Hellenistic period has been handed over to police after being discovered in a trash bag in Thessaloniki. Measuring 31 inches and made of marble, the statue depicts a female figure in a draped woolen peplos and is believed to represent a goddess, possibly serving as a votive offering. Experts from the Cultural Heritage Protection Office are conducting forensic analysis, while a coordinated investigation is underway involving various authorities to determine the statue's origins and the circumstances surrounding its disposal.
This statue, likely a representation of a goddess and a votive offering, shows a significant cultural value from the Hellenistic period in Thessaloniki.
Found in a trash bag, the 31-inch marble statue's headless and armless form adds to the mystery, prompting investigations into its origins and purpose.
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