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Discovery on Milos
- When
- 8 April 1820
- Where
- Island of Milos
A Greek farmer discovered the Venus de Milo statue on the island of Milos on 8 April 1820.
The discovery occurred on 8 April 1820 on the island of Milos, which was then part of the Ottoman Empire. The statue was found by a Greek farmer. Shortly after, French naval officer Dumont D'Urville arrived on the island.
Sources
- Venus de Milo Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
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