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system1988
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For no apparent reason II

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Samos Archaelogical Museum- the Great Kouros (Young Man- 6th BC)

Discovered 30 years ago
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Magnificent isn't he?


PS

According to an announcement made today by the Minsitry of Culture a funding was approved for stabilizing works in Kasta tomb.
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The statue is huge.....

The fact that at such hard and challenging times for Greece the funding can be found for maintaining and preserving cultural heritage is heartwarming.
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Here is the front of the giant statue. For better ones go to

http://www.latsis-foundation.org/ell/el ... ka-mouseia
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