Mystery Statue Unearthed at Sardis Archaeological Dig

Mystery statue unearthed at Sardis archaeological dig

Researchers with the long-running Harvard–Cornell Archaeological Exploration of Sardis have unearthed a larger-than-life statue estimated to be nearly 2,500 years old.

Mystery statue unearthed at Sardis archaeological dig — Harvard Gazette

Arts & Culture Mystery statue unearthed at Sardis archaeological dig Photos © Archaeological Exploration of Sardis/President and Fellows of Harvard College Sy Boles Harvard Staff Writer August 24, 2026 6 min read 2,500-year-old marble sculpture of young man hid face-down for centuries, broken and recycled as paving stones Researchers with the long-running Harvard-Cornell Archaeological Exploration …