Amphipolis

The Colorful Bust of a Sad Deity Found at Amphipolis Ancient Grave

A bust depicting a woman or goddess, dated at the end of the 4th century BC, is one of the highlights of the Archaeological Museum of Amphipolis in Northern Greece. The female bust was found together with sixteen other...

Amphipolis’ Kasta Tomb on Track to Open in 2028

One of Greece's most celebrated archaeological monuments is moving closer to welcoming visitors. Restoration work at the monumental Kasta Tomb in Amphipolis has reached a series of major milestones, with the Greek Ministry of Culture confirming that the unique...

Amphipolis: The Grandeur of Kasta Tomb Revealed

For the first time since its discovery, the entire Kasta Tomb in Amphipolis is visible, revealing a site of unprecedented scale and historical importance. The tomb’s perimeter wall (the peribolos) extends to 497 meters (1,630 ft), enclosing an area of...

Greece Begins Study to Restore Kasta Tomb’s Original Colors in Ancient Amphipolis

Greece is entering a new phase in the study of the Kasta Tomb at Amphipolis, one of the country’s most debated archaeological landmarks. A recent programmatic agreement signed by Greece's Ministry of Culture, the National Hellenic Research Foundation, and the...

Greece to Restore the Monumental Sculpture of the Lion of Amphipolis

Greece's Central Archaeological Council has approved the restoration of the Lion of Amphipolis, a monumental marble sculpture dating to the 4th century BC. The Lion of Amphipolis is renowned for its grandeur and the historical enigma it presents. The lion...

Did British Soldiers Plunder Greece’s Amphipolis Tomb in 1916?

A photograph depicting British soldiers proudly holding skulls found near the Amphipolis Tomb in Greece has raised questions about whether they may have plundered the tomb more than a century ago. The King's Shropshire Light Infantry (KSLI), a regiment of...

Amphipolis Finds: Child’s Tooth, Figurines Reveal Cultic Practices

An ancient human tooth belonging to a child and stunning figurines were recently uncovered at the Acropolis of Amphipolis, in the center of the famous ancient city of Macedonia. During the annual two-day scientific meeting held in Thessaloniki this week,...

Amphipolis Tomb With Its Exquisite Mosaic Prepares for 2027 Opening

The ancient Amphipolis tomb, one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 21st century, is due to open to visitors in 2027. Experts and Greek antiquity enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the opening of the tomb in Eastern Macedonia, Greece. When...