Ancient Hermes Statue Discovered in Bulgarian Sewer

The remarkably preserved marble statue was found in Heraclea Sintica, a city devastated by earthquakes in the 4th century CE.

The 6.8-foot statue of Hermes was uncovered during an excavation in Rupite, Bulgaria.
Heraclea Sintica, where the statue was found, was founded by Philip II of Macedon and later became part of the Roman Empire.
The city suffered major earthquakes in 388 CE and 425 CE, leading to its decline and abandonment by 500 CE.
Archaeologists believe the statue was placed in the sewer to preserve it during the rise of Christianity.
The statue will be moved to the Petrich History Museum for restoration and display.