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Archaeology
Vaulted Tomb Discovered in Amfissa
A monument of great importance was discovered near Amfissa, central Greece, during an excavation project. It is a Greek vaulted tomb that dates back to the Mycenaean period.
The tomb is 9 meters long with a deep vestibule and a circular...
Archaeology
Greek God Statue Recovered in Gaza Strip
A rare bronze statue of the Greek god Apollo was mysteriously recovered in the Gaza Strip, only to be seized by police and vanish almost immediately.
The discolored green-brown figure shows the youthful god of Greece standing upright on two...
Ancient Greece
Souvlaki and Non-Stick Pans Invented by Ancient Greeks
New scientific research reveals that the ancient Mycenaean's, apart from being great warriors and excellent architects, were also very good cooks. More than 3,000 years ago this ancient civilization was using portable grilling trays for making souvlaki and non-stick...
Archaeology
Thessaloniki: Metro Construction Reveals Over 100,000 Archaelogical Findings
During the seven years of excavations in the four (from the seven) metro stations in Thessaloniki, archaeologists have found more than 104,000 archaeological findings like coins, vases, golden and silver jewels, ceramics etc.
Despina Makropoulos, the president of the 9th...
Europe
After Delays, Appeals and Antiquities Found, Works on Bulgarian Highway Connecting Sofia with Greece Continue
On March 19, the Greek constructing company "Aktor" and the Bulgarian Road Infrastructure Agency agreed to construct the Struma Highway, connecting the Bulgarian capital with Greece.
The work is expected to be completed in 23 months, despite the fact that...
Greek News
New Archaeological Findings in Jerusalem Trace Back to the First Christians
Employing a remote control robotic camera to search inside an intact first century tomb in the south of the Old City of Jerusalem has brought new evidence to light that might change current assumptions about the first Christians.
The findings...
Cyprus
Important Archaelogical Findings Revealed in Cyprus Site
The Department of History and Archaeology of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki conducted an archaeological project at the pre-Neolithic site of Vretsia-Roudias in the Pafos district of Cyprus.
Under the direction of Professor Nikolaos Efstratiou, the team discovered important findings...