Apollonas Kouros

Apollonas Kouros, Naxos Overview

Located near the village of Apollonas in northern Naxos, the Apollonas Kouros is an unfinished marble statue dating back to the 6th century BCE. Measuring approximately 10.7 meters, it is believed to represent either the god Apollo or Dionysus and lies in the open air at the ancient quarry where it was carved. Visitors can view the impressive sculpture in situ, appreciating its scale and the artistry of ancient craftsmanship.

The tall unfinished statue is made of light gray Naxian Marble. The statue is a kouros, a free-standing statue of a young man that originated in Ancient Greece during the Archaic era. Although it is incomplete, cracked, abandoned, and constructed of rough-hewn marble, the traces of the carvers' skill are detectable. The torso, head, beard, and ears contour is easily noticeable. If you look closely, you can see the holes that the sculptors' chisels, pickaxes, and hammers left behind.

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