archaeologists
Archaeology
Ancient Fortress Discovered Under Burial Mound in Cyprus
In Cyprus, archaeologists have discovered an ancient fortress under a burial mound that dates back to the early fifth century B.C..
Over the past ten years, researchers have been steadily excavating and digitally recording the tumulus. However, according to a...
Ancient Greece
Archaeologists Claim They’ve Discovered the Trojan Horse in Turkey: Debunked
Turkish archaeologists claim they have found what they believe are pieces of the Trojan Horse. According to a report by newsit.gr, Turkish archaeologists excavating the site of the historical city of Troy on the hills of Hisarlik have unearthed a large wooden structure.
Archaeology
Archaeologists Find New Treasures at the Temple of Artemis in Evia
Archaeologists have discovered new findings in the Temple of Artemis, which is located east of Amarynthos in Evia, central Greece.
Ancient Greece
Spectacular Findings Uncovered in Santorini's Akrotiri Archaeological Dig
Significant new findings were recently revealed during ongoing excavation works at the archaeological site of Akrotiri, on the Greek island of Santorini (Thera), the Ministry of Culture of Greece announced in a statement on Thursday.
Most of the discoveries are...
Ancient Greece
Archaeologists To Resume Survey of Famous Antikythera Shipwreck
The underwater archaeological survey at the Antikythera shipwreck site, which has been suspended since 2017, will resume in the near future, according to an announcement made by the Ekaterini Laskaridi Institution on Friday.
The Institution is responsible for supplying the...
Archaeology
Archaeologists Discover Intact Tomb From First Century BC in Kozani, Greece
Archaeologists recently discovered an intact tomb dating to the first century BC in the area of Mavropigi in West Macedonia's Kozani region.
The major discovery was made public by a statement issued recently by Kozani's Ephorate of Antiquities.
"During the ongoing excavations...
Archaeology
Archaeologists Express Concerns Over Future of Hagia Sophia of Trabzon
The association of Greek archaeologists sent a letter recently to the Greek and Turkish ministries of culture as well as to the Greek branch of UNESCO regarding the state of the Hagia Sophia monument in Trabzon,Turkey.
The archaeologists' letter focuses on...
Archaeology
Greek Archaeologists Claim Government Plans Selling Historical Sites
The Greek Ministry of Culture dismissed on Thursday allegations by archaeologists that a series of archaeological sites are to be privatized.
In a statement it said that properties of archaeological interest are not for sale.
"Our cultural heritage cannot be traded,"...
Archaeology
More Details of Minoan Palace Found in Crete Come to Light
This year's excavations in the Minoan Palace of Zorinthos in Crete revealed important information on the Paleopalatial period (1900-1700 BC).
The findings of the excavation headed by the Honorary Director of Antiquities Dr. Efi Sapouna-Sakellaraki indicate that the complex was a...
Archaeology
Cretan Tombs to Give Up Even More Ancient Treasures
Ancient tombs found by accident in an olive grove in Ierapetra, Crete could be the beginning of an important discovery, as what looks like a third burial site has been found.
As deputy mayor Argyris Pantazis told Cretapost.gr, the olive grove...