Greece: Reconstructed fresco of two Minoan boys boxing, Akrotiri, Santorini Island, 1600-1500 BCE

Young Boxers Fresco, Akrotiri. This fresco depicts two boys wearing a belt and boxing gloves - the first documented use of gloves in boxing. Their heads are shaved, except for two long locks on the back, and two shorter locks on the forehead. Their dark skin indicates their gender.

The boy at left is more reserved, and wears jewelry (bracelets, necklace) which indicates high social status. Fresco by the same artist as that of the Antelopes Fresco. Akrotiri Room B1, building B.

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