Greek Archaeology
Archaeology
Greece Supports Sheffield University’s Archaeology Department
The University of Sheffield's Archaeology department, facing the threat of permanent closure, received a huge show of support from Greece.
Ancient Greece
Enormous Roman-era Basilica with Nike, Tyche Statues Unearthed in Israel
An enormous Roman-era basilica containing statues of the Greek goddesses Nike and Tyche, or Isis, was recently unearthed in Israel.
Archaeology
Top Ten Most Spectacular Greek Archaeological Discoveries of 2020
This is the top 10 most spectacular Greek archaeological discoveries 2020, another banner year for Greece in the realm of archaeology.
Ancient Greece
Ancient Apse from Third Century BC Found Under Railway Station
An ancient apse from the fourth or third century BC has just been discovered under a railway station in the Turkish city of Istanbul.
Archaeology
“Treasures of Akrotiri” Exhibit Travels to Russia for First Time
Artifacts from Santorini will leave Greece to be exhibited in Russia in summer 2021 as part of the Treasures of Akrotiri exhibit.
Greek News
Gate to Byzantine City, Ottoman Baths Discovered under Mytilene Castle
Recent excavations undertaken by the Ephorate of Antiquities of Lesvos have revealed new Byzantine structures and baths dating back to the Ottoman era.
Ancient Greece
Man Arrested for Illegal Excavation in Amphipolis
Found with a metal detector in his hand, a 68-year old man was arrested on Sunday for illegally excavating in the archaeological site of Amphipolis.
Archaeology
Roman-Era Shipwreck Discovered Off Greece’s Kassos Island
Α Roman-era shipwreck, and evidence of other shipwrecks dating back to Greece's classical and Hellenistic eras, has been discovered in the sea off the island of Kassos, according to a Culture Ministry announcement made on Tuesday.
Kassos is the southernmost...
Archaeology
New Lighting Scheme Completed at Temple of Hephaestus and Philopappos Monument
The redesigned lighting for all the major Athenian monuments is now complete, with the new lighting for the temple of Hephaestus and the monument to Philopappos shown for the first time on Tuesday evening in the Greek capital.
The lighting...
Archaeology
Archaeological Museum of Pella Receives Prestigious Award
The Archaeological Museum of Pella, in the northern Greek region of Macedonia, was recently given the coveted 2020 Traveler's Choice Award by the international travel website Tripadvisor. The award is given to businesses, attractions, and monuments which consistently receive...