Bicha de Balazote, Bronze sculpture in Jardines del Altozano, Albacete, Spain
The Bicha de Balazote measures 73 centimeters in height and depicts a mythological creature with a bull body and a human head.
The limestone sculpture was discovered near Balazote during excavations that revealed a tumulus, with archaeologists dating it between 525 and 476 BC.
The sculpture represents the Greek river god Achelous, demonstrating the connection between Iberian and Mediterranean artistic influences during the sixth century BC.
A replica of the original sculpture stands in the Jardines del Altozano, while the authentic piece remains at the National Archaeological Museum in Madrid.
The statue consists of two separate limestone blocks, with the head carved independently from the body, featuring small mouth details and large eyes.
Location: Albacete
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 38.99484,-1.85421
Latest update: March 3, 2025 06:18
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