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Tomb With Greek Mummy Unearthed in Aswan, Egypt

A Greco-Roman-era tomb with a Greek mummy was unearthed recently in Aswan, Egypt. In an extremely unusual discovery, the archaeologists found a copper plaque with the man's name—Nikostratos—near his body. The amazing find was made as part of excavations undertaken...

The Tombs of the Kings in Paphos, Cyprus are Unique UNESCO Site

The Tombs of the Kings are part of a large necropolis lying about two kilometers north of Paphos Harbor at the westernmost point of the island of Cyprus. They were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with Paphos...

Ancient Workshops and Tombs Unearthed in Saqqara, Egypt

Ancient mummification workshops and tombs have been discovered by archaeologists in Egypt's Saqqara necropolis, located south of Cairo, according to the government. Mostafa Waziri, the head of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities, revealed that these workshops, where people and sacred...

Group Of Persian, Roman and Coptic Tombs Discovered In Egypt

A group of tombs from the Persian, Roman and Coptic eras were discovered in Egypt's Al-Bhansa region, Minya governorate.

Mycenaean Bronze Swords Uncovered in Greek Tomb

Three bronze swords dating back to the Mycenaean civilization were discovered recently near the city of Aegio, in the Peloponnese. The swords, among other finds, were found in an ancient tomb, dating back to the 12th to 11th century...

Ancient Sarcophagus Unearthed Near Cairo, Egypt

In a discovery, hailed by archaeologists as ground-breaking, a magnificent Egyptian sarcophagus has been unearthed at Saqqara near Cairo, Egypt after being buried in sand in its underground burial chamber for thousands of years. The granite sarcophagus is covered with...

Tomb of Amphipolis, Ancient Wonder of the World, to be Rebuilt

The Tomb of Amphipolis, considered to be one of the ancient Wonders of the World, will soon be rebuilt, showcasing the remnants of the original tomb by means of a glass floor. The Greek Ministry of Culture and Sport  announced...

Ancient Tombs Unearthed in Nemea, Greece Shed Light on Mycenaean Civilization

The Greek Ministry of Culture announced on Sunday that archaeologists have discovered two ancient, unlooted chamber tombs dating from the Late Mycenaean period, (1400 - 1200 BC), near Nemea in the Peloponnesian Peninsula. The newly-found tombs at the Aidonia burial...