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

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

An underwater archaeology team used pressurized air balloons and oil drums to lift the statues, which were initially mistaken by local police for a possible murder case. 2. Artistic & Technical Details

Both stand nearly 2 meters tall (approximately 197–198 cm ).

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

Both utilize contrapposto , a naturalistic pose where the weight is shifted onto one leg. 3. Scientific Research & Mystery The Riace Bronzes: history, discovery and curiosities

Originally more lifelike, they featured copper lips and nipples, silver teeth, and eyes made of ivory or stone.

The statues are celebrated for their , including visible tendons in the hands and detailed cuticles on the nails.