Classical period

What Was the Population of Ancient Greece?

Estimating the population of ancient Greece is a complex task due to the lack of accurate historical records and the different periods of ancient Greek civilization. However, historians and archaeologists have made educated guesses based on archaeological evidence, census data,...

2,300-Year-Old Tomb of Ancient Greek Wrestler Found in Turkey

Archaeologists excavating the ancient Greek city of Aspendos (Greek: Ἄσπενδος) in modern-day southern Turkey have uncovered a 2,300-year-old tomb that may have belonged to a wrestler. The discovery also revealed a previously unknown burial area dating to the city’s...

Rare 2,500-Year-Old Statue Found at Sardis Reveals Ancient Greek Influence

Archaeologists have uncovered a monumental marble statue at the ancient city of Sardis (Ancient Greek: Σάρδεις) in modern-day western Turkey. Researchers believe the sculpture is about 2,500 years old and may offer new insight into cultural exchange between the...

New Kition-Bamboula Findings Shed Light on Early Cyprus Settlement History

The autumn excavation season at Kition-Bamboula (pesent-day Larnaca) in Cyprus has concluded with archaeologists uncovering new evidence that adds depth to the understanding of this multilayered site. Throughout October, the French Archaeological Mission concentrated its efforts in the northwest sector,...

What Ancient Greek Sculptures Reveal About the Real Faces Across Time

Sculptures from Ancient Greece have long been studied for their significant role in the history of world culture, attracting attention from historians, art theorists, anthropologists, and culturologists. Researchers at the Institute of Philosophy of the Russian Academy of Sciences conducted...