Naxos Kouros

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Description

This is an unfinished kouros statue found in Naxos. It is 35ft in length and made of grey marble.

Place name

Náxos, Nísos (island)

Subject

Archaeological Site

Notes

This Kouros is also known as the Kouros of Apollonas or the Colosuss of Dionysus. It is thought to have been created as a tribute to the god Dionysus but is considered unfinished.

Date photographed

May 1975

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