Bulgarian Archaeologists Suggest Heraclea Sintica Statue Represents Deified Leader, Not Hermes

A recently uncovered marble statue in Heraclea Sintica, near the Rupite region in Bulgaria, has drawn significant attention, particularly regarding its identity. Initially believed to represent the god Hermes, experts now suggest it may depict a "heroized ruler." This revelation came as the statue's features were briefly revealed before it was prepared for transport to the museum in Petrich, as reported by the Facebook page Archaeologia Bulgarica.

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