Croatian Apoxyomenos

The Croatian Apoxyomenos depicts a young athlete cleaning his body from oil and dust, standing 192 centimeters tall in bronze material.

The statue remained underwater near Vele Orjule islet until 1996, when a Belgian tourist discovered it at a depth of 45 meters.

The statue represents one of six preserved Greek bronze sculptures from ancient times, displaying athletic preparation rituals in Mediterranean civilization.

The Apoxyomenos Museum in Mali Lošinj maintains specific temperature and humidity controls to preserve the bronze statue in optimal conditions.

Inside the hollow bronze statue, researchers found ancient organic materials including wood fragments and remains of small rodent food.

Inception: 1 century BCE

Height: 192 cm

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 44.53483,14.46702

Latest update: May 12, 2025 00:32