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

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

The Riace Bronzes (often called "Warrior A" and "Warrior B") are two full-size Greek bronze statues dating from . Discovered by chance in 1972 by a scuba diver off the coast of Calabria, Italy, they are among the few surviving original Greek bronzes in existence, as most others were melted down in antiquity. 1. Discovery & Recovery

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

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