The Riace - Bronzes

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

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

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