The Riace Bronzes (VALIDATED)

Found 300 meters off the coast of Riace Marina, approximately 8 meters deep in the Ionian Sea.

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 Riace bronzes

The Riace Bronzes (often called "Warrior A" and "Warrior B") are two full-size Greek bronze statues dating from . Discovered by chance in 1972 by a scuba diver off the coast of Calabria, Italy, they are among the few surviving original Greek bronzes in existence, as most others were melted down in antiquity. 1. Discovery & Recovery Found 300 meters off the coast of Riace

The statues are celebrated for their , including visible tendons in the hands and detailed cuticles on the nails. Artistic & Technical Details The Riace Bronzes (often

Chemist Stefano Mariottini spotted a human forearm projecting from the seabed on August 16, 1972.

Crafted using the lost-wax casting method, which allowed for intricate details like curly hair and beards.