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Ancient Cemetery Uncovered in New Thessaloniki Metro Station

Part of an ancient cemetery dating from the Hellenistic and Roman period was found in Thessaloniki during excavations for the construction of a new metro station (Democracy Station).
A total of 75 tombs, 45 of which have already been examined, were unearthed in an area of 500 square meters at the site of the Dimokratia Station.
Most of the tombs are box shaped, one is circular and others have tiled roofs. A large number of altars used for funerary ceremonies were also found, as well as many funerary offerings dated between the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD.
The findings will not be preserved and exhibited after their careful examination, according to the Central Archaeological Council.

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