Remarkable archaeological and art discoveries highlight 2024 finds

In 2024, notable archaeological and art discoveries emerged, including a marble statue of Hermes found in a Bulgarian sewer, dating back 1,600 years. This statue was likely hidden after an earthquake that led to the city's decline. Amateur archaeologists in England uncovered a unique Roman dodecahedron, one of only 130 known, while a construction worker in England discovered an 1,800-year-old Roman sculpture beneath a parking lot. Additionally, a new waltz by composer Frédéric Chopin was found after nearly a century. Other significant finds included the earliest known cave paintings in South America, dating back 8,200 years, and a 4,000-year-old lipstick vial in Iran. Researchers also identified a long-lost Picasso painting and discovered erotic frescoes in Pompeii.