A short distance from the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, at the intersection of Erechtheiou and N. Kallisperi streets, a white marble statue of a nude male figure in the style of Hermes Ludovisi was discovered during supervision of work for the installation of a natural gas network within a trench only one meter wide.
According to an announcement by the Ministry of Culture, the statue was found in relatively good condition inside a rectangular brick structure.
In this area, south of the Acropolis, some of Athens’ most prominent urban villas were built during the Imperial period (1st–5th century AD).
The Hermes Ludovisi is a sculpture of the god Hermes, attributed to Phidias. Its most famous replica is located in a museum in Rome.
As mentioned in the announcement, these structures provide evidence of a city admired and frequented by affluent, cultured urban residents. They were richly decorated with mosaic floors and sculptures created by the renowned Neo-Attic workshops.
The Ministry of Culture announced that the staff of the Ephorate of Antiquities of the City of Athens has completed the documentation of the find and is arranging its safe transfer to conservation laboratories to ensure it receives the necessary care.
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