October
14
/ 2025
Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Gortyna on the Greek island of Crete have made an unusual discovery: a life-size statue depicting a pig. The rare find, uncovered during July and August 2025, offers intriguing glimpses into religious and cultural life in one of Crete's most powerful ancient city-states. The interdisciplinary team from the University of Rome "La Sapienza" and the Ephorate of Antiquities of Heraklion discovered the sculpture along North Road, the city's main thoroughfare, according to All That's Interesting. Researchers used cutting-edge methodologies to examine ancient engineering techniques and study various artifacts while learning why these roadways were eventually abandoned. Pigs for the Dead: Roman Soldiers and a Forgotten Funerary Ritual The Agia Eirini Sculptures - Terracotta Army
