Temple of Zeus Horse Recovered from the Sea

Temple of Zeus Horse Recovered from the Sea

Diver exploring the relief of the Olympian Temple of Zeus in the seabed in Agrigento, Italy. Credit: BCsilica A large marble relief depicting a prancing horse believed to have been part of the Temple of Olympian Zeus in Agrigento, Italy, has recently been recovered from the seabed. The relief, discovered in the seabed off the coast of San Leone, near the mouth of the Akragas River, was discovered in late 2022. It is a fine example of ancient Gre…

Ancient Relief from the Temple of Zeus Recovered from the Sea

Diver exploring the relief of the Olympian Temple of Zeus in the seabed in Agrigento, Italy. Credit: BCsilica A remarkable marble relief featuring a prancing horse, believed to be part of the Temple of Olympian Zeus in Agrigento, Italy, has been successfully recovered from the seabed. This discovery sheds new light on ancient Greek craftsmanship and Sicily’s rich historical legacy.Discovery and RecoveryThe relief was found submerged off the coas…