Byzantine Antiquities

An impressive statue depicting Hercules from the Roman times was recently discovered at the ancient site of Philippi in northern Greece. Alongside the statue, a richly decorated structure, potentially a fountain, was also found. According to a recent announcement by the...

The excavations are undertaken by the 9th Ephorate of Byzantine Antiquities and the 16th Ephorate of Prehistoric and Classic Antiquities. According to the archaeological agencies, the subway digging takes place in areas that have seen little subsequent building activity,...