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Discovery on Samothrace
- When
- 13 April 1863
- Where
- Sanctuary of the Great Gods
Champoiseau discovered statue fragments in the sanctuary ruins on April 13, 1863, including the bust, body, drapery, and feathers.
Acting chief of the French Consulate in Adrianopolis, Champoiseau explored the sanctuary of the Great Gods from March 6 to May 7, 1863. On April 13, he found part of the bust and body of a large female statue in white marble, accompanied by numerous fragments of drapery and feathers.
Sources
- Winged Victory of Samothrace Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
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