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Nestled amidst the stunning landscape of central Greece, Delphi stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural beauty that this

Beyond the Mediterranean stereotype of dark hair, brown eyes and olive skin, the ancient Greeks were more diverse in appearance than you might think.

Greece has donated an exact replica of the Charioteer of Delphi, also known as Heniokhos, to the city of Doha in Qatar. The replica statue was unveiled at the central metro station of Doha international airport in Qatar during an official ceremony earlier this week in the presence of Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni. Heniokhos is one of the best-known statues surviving from Ancient Greece, and considered one of the finest examples of ancient bronze sculptures. The life-size statue of a chariot driver was found in 1896, in the sanctuary of Apollo in Delphi and is on display at the Delphi...

A replica of the Charioteer of Delphi, one of the best-known statues surviving from Ancient Greece, was unveiled at the Metro station at Hamad International Airport (HIA) on Tuesday by Minister of Culture and Sports Lina Mendoni. “Many centuries later, the Charioteer becomes an ambassador of the friendship between Greece and Qatar,” she said. She also highlighted the statue’s unique eyes, made of semi-precious stone and glass, providing a very vivid impression. “We chose to offer the Charioteer to the people of Qatar at a time which marks the strengthening of relations between th...