Antikythera shipwreck
Archaeology
Top 10 Archaeological Discoveries of 2022
The top archaeological discoveries have once again been identified, as is customary at the end of each year, by experts. Archaeologists have relentlessly searched for new findings given ongoing excavations and continued analyses of existing artifacts and physical remains...
Ancient Greece
Massive Marble Head, Human Teeth Discovered at Greece’s Antikythera Shipwreck
On Sunday, scientists announced they have discovered what they believe is the marble head of Hercules, human teeth, and a trove of other artifacts related to the Antikythera shipwreck in Greece.
The Antikythera wreck is a Roman-era shipwreck dating from...
Archaeology
Antikythera Greek Shipwreck Exhibit Attracts Beijing Crowds
Greece’s Central Archaeological Council has decided to extend an exhibit of artifacts from the Antikythera shipwreck which are currently on display at The Palace Museum in Beijing, China.
The exhibit has drawn such enormous crowds that the Council felt it was the...
Archaeology
Greek Archaeological Discoveries Ranked Among the Most Important of 2016
Two Greek archaeological finds are included in the list of the top 10 most important discoveries in the world for 2016 according to Archaeology magazine.
The remains of 80 men shackled together at the wrists in a mass grave at...
Archaeology
Greece's Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities Celebrates 40 Years
Greece's Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities on Friday celebrated 40 years of documenting and protecting the country's rich underwater heritage.
The ephorate presented the latest impressive findings of archaeological research of the 2015-2016 period in a conference at the Acropolis Museum....
Archaeology
2,000-Year-Old Skeleton Discovered During Second Phase Underwater Excavation of Antikythera Shipwreck
The second phase of the 2016 underwater excavation of the 1st century B.C. Antikythera shipwreck took place from August 28 to September 14 and has revealed more treasures and items of interest for archaeologists.
This excavation has found a 2,000-year-old depth...
Archaeology
The Search for More Artifacts at the Antikythera Shipwreck Expedition Starts Thursday
The second phase of the 2016 underwater excavation of the 1st century B.C. Antikythera shipwreck will begin on Thursday, the head of the Hellenic Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities Dr. Angeliki Simosi told the ANA on Tuesday.
"The machines are being...
Archaeology
Return to Antikythera Shipwreck Yields Another 60 Treasures
The Greek Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute returned to the Antikythera Shipwreck from May 22 through to June 11. The results were interesting, with part of a bronze spear connecting to the one that was...
Archaeology
Greek Scientists Call Antikythera Mechanism 'World's First Computer'
The overall analysis of the inscriptions found inside the Antikythera Mechanism was presented on Thursday by the study group of the enigmatic object.
In an event held at the Katerina Laskaridis Historical Foundation Library. The findings are the result of...
Archaeology
Archaeologists Recover More than 50 Objects in Antikythera Shipwreck Expedition
More than 50 objects were recovered during the underwater expedition at the site of the famous Antikythera Shipwreck between August 26 and September 16, the study of which archaeologists hope will expand scientific knowledge about the wreck and its...