An exceptionally well-preserved Roman portrait statue depicting G(aius) Marius Hermogenes was discovered in Varna, Bulgaria, highlighting the historical significance of the ancient city of Odessos.
The marble statue, dating to the late 2nd or early 3rd century A.D., features minor damage and portrays a man in a toga with a scroll, indicating his high social status.
Archaeologists believe the statue was possibly discarded by political enemies of Hermogenes, as it was found outside the ancient city walls, though it remains largely intact.
The discovery signifies the cultural richness of Varna, once a prosperous city during the Roman Empire, known for its strategic location by the Black Sea.
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