Tombstone of Themistocles at The State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg

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Themistocles (459–524 BC) was a renowned Athenian general and politician who rose rapidly through the ranks in the early years of Athens' democratic system. As one of the new breed of politicians who weren't from aristocratic backgrounds, Themistocles gained widespread support among lower-class Athenians, often finding himself at odds with the city's noble families. Elected to serve as archon in 493 BC, he successfully convinced the Athenian government to invest heavily in its naval power, a strategy that became a hallmark of his political career. During the first Persian invasion of Greece, Themistocles played a key role at the Battle of Marathon and was likely one of the ten Athenian generals who led the city's forces to victory. This remarkable artifact is part of "Scan The World", a groundbreaking non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory that aims to create a comprehensive digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from all over the world. Scan The World is an open-source community effort that relies on contributions from people around the globe. If you have unique items in your surroundings that you'd like to contribute, simply email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can be a part of this exciting project. Scanned using advanced photogrammetry techniques and processed with Agisoft PhotoScan.