9. The Venus de Milo, France
The Venus de Milo is an ancient Greek marble statue believed to depict Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty. Discovered in 1820 on the island of Milos, Greece, the statue stands over 2 meters tall and is renowned for its idealized proportions and serene expression. Notably, both arms are missing, leading to ongoing debates about its original pose and the circumstances of its disfigurement. The statue has been housed in the Louvre Museum since 1821, where it continues to captivate visitors with its enigmatic beauty (louvre.fr).
