Archaeologists working in the ancient city of Heraclea Sintica have unearthed a marvelously preserved marble statue from the Grand Canal of the district. This find is a first in the region, where statues are typically discovered in incomplete states, often missing heads or other significant parts. Unearthing an Ancient Treasure A team of archaeologists led by Professor Dr. Lyudmil Vagalinski discovered the exceptionally well-preserved Roman era statue during work cleaning the ‘Cloaca Maxima’ canal of the ancient city. Standing over two meters (6.6 feet) tall, the statue is believed to represent Hermes, a deity revered in this region, explains an Archaeologia Bulgarica post revealing the find.  Dr. Vagalinski expressed his excitement, noting the rarity and significance of the find: "It is more than two meters and probably depicts Hermes, one of the most popular deities in this area…. I can say that this ancient statue is not only the best preserved among those discovered here, but also in the territory of Bulgaria in general." Read moreSection: ArtifactsOther ArtifactsNewsHistory & ArchaeologyAncient PlacesEuropeRead Later