Amphipolis
Ancient Greece
The Must-See Ancient Greek Site of Amphipolis
Amphipolis, one of Greece's many exceptional archaeological sites, was founded in 437 BC by the Athenians. Situated between the navigable Strymon River and Mount Paggaion, it became rich in the production of shipbuilding timber and precious metals. Not far...
Archaeology
Ancient Greece’s Amphipolis Unveils New Secrets
The finding of pieces of a large Roman building in the area of the Ancient Amphipolis Acropolis is an important archaeological development
Ancient Greece
Alexander the Great’s Tomb: All the Claims in One of History’s Greatest Mysteries
For over 2,300 years, researchers and historians are trying to find the Alexander the Great Tomb, something that remains one of the world's greatest mysteries
Ancient Greece
Man Arrested for Illegal Excavation in Amphipolis
Found with a metal detector in his hand, a 68-year old man was arrested on Sunday for illegally excavating in the archaeological site of Amphipolis.
Greece
Airplane Falls on House in Northern Greece; No Serious Injuries
A single-engine airplane crashed into the facade of a house in the village of Proti in Serres, northern Greece on Monday morning; no injuries among the residents were reported.
The 19-year-old pilot of the small airplane emerged with minor injuries...
Archaeology
Authorities Approve Restoration of Ancient Amphipolis Monument in Macedonia
The Central Archaeological Council of Greece (KAS) unanimously approved a study on how best to stabilize, restore and display the Casta Hill Monument at the Amphipolis archaeological site in Serres, Central Macedonia.
The study was approved in a meeting held...
Archaeology
Colossal Amphipolis Monument to Open Possibly by 2021
Greece's Minister of Culture and Sports Lina Mendoni visited on Friday the monument of Casta in ancient Amphipolis, near the city of Serres in Central Macedonia, Greece.
After her visit, Mendoni described it as "a very rare monument of exceptional...
Archaeology
Greece's Top Ten Ancient Finds of the Last Decade
Greece has countless ruins to visit and historical sites to explore, all of which are priceless archaeological treasures. However, some discoveries made in the last decade are so spectacular that they have forever changed our understanding of history.
Here's a look...
Archaeology
Greek Culture Minister: Kasta Tomb in Amphipolis to Be Open to Public in 3 Years
Talking to reporters during the presentation of a new temporary exhibition on the Emperor Hadrian at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, Culture and Sports Minister Lydia Koniordou on Wednesday noted that the Kasta Tomb in Amphipolis will probably...
Archaeology
Archaeologists Search for Ancient Theatre of Amphipolis, Northern Macedonia, Greece
Archaeologists will now search for the ancient theatre of Amphipolis, after the Ministry of Culture, the Central Macedonia Region and the municipality of Amphipolis signed a joint effort contract.
The contract seals the start of research to locate the ancient theatre...