I think it's past belief at this point, archaeologists have found traces of pigment on the statues. https://www.thevintagenews.com/2019/12/22/ancient-statues-i

I think it's past belief at this point, archaeologists have found traces of pigment on the statues. https://www.thevintagenews.com/2019/12/22/ancient-statues-in-color/ https://www.thevintagenews.com/2019/12/22/ancient-statues-in... Know nothing about this source but I googled and couldn't find a better one, I'm sure I've read about before though.