Strategic roof apertures, reflective water pools, and specialized materials amplified the statue’s illumination, a design choice that surprises many modern visitors. Parthenon 3D offers the closest ...

The ancient Greek statue of Zeus, in Olympia, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world was lost in the 5th century. Archaeologists have only found descriptions and illustrations of it on coins.

An ancient Greek statue of Zeus has been recreated using 3D printing, after it was lost in the 5th Century. One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the statue of Zeus at Olympia was ...

The Parthenon was deliberately dark, research suggests. 3D model of the Athena statue in the Parthenon. Photo: courtesy Juan de Lara.

One expert in classical sculpture said 3D printing was a "powerful tool" for learning about lost artefacts. The Greek statue was roughly 13m tall but the 3D-printed version stands at a more modest ...