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Archaeology
Archaeological Site of Messene, Greece, to Get Visitor-Friendly Upgrades
The Central Archaeological Council of Greece has approved visitor-friendly upgrades at the renowned archaeological site of ancient Messene in the southwest Peloponnese, it was announced on Monday.
Ancient Messene was excavated by the late Petros Themelis, a Greek classical archaeologist...
Ancient Greece
Int. Council of Monuments Slams Greece for “Poor Workmanship” on Aigai Palace
The International Council of Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) has called out the Greek Ministry of Culture and the Honorary Antiquities Commissioner for what it calls "bad workmanship" and overuse of new materials on the Vergina (Aigai) restoration project. The...
Archaeology
Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounio to Get New Lighting
The Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounio in East Attica, will be getting a new lighting system with the aim of showcasing the monument's size and design more clearly, the Culture Ministry announced.
New lighting for the Temple of Poseidon
The...
Greek News
Greece’s Ministry of Culture Reveals Tatoi Royal Estate’s Future Look
Greece's Ministry of Culture has released new artist impressions showing what the former royal estate of Tatoi will look after it has been renovated. The revitalized estate will showcase carefully landscaped gardens, thoughtfully designed pathways, and state-of-the-art greenhouses, embodying...
Archaeology
Ancient Roman Stadium in Patras, Greece Opens to Visitors
The Ancient Roman stadium of Patras, Greece is now open to visitors after being restored, the Greek Ministry of Culture announced.
The glorious monument is attributed to an offering by the Roman Emperor Domitian. The construction of the Roman Stadium...
Ancient Greece
Thessaloniki Man Arrested After Found with Protected Religious Antiquities
Police charged a Thessaloniki man with holding a museum's worth of Byzantine-era relics in his home, including church icons, crosses, candlesticks, and a holy chalice. Authorities confiscated the artifacts, which were also discovered in a warehouse belonging to the...
Culture
Majestic Neoclassical Buildings Of Syros, Greece Under Threat
Syros neoclassical buildings are in imminent danger of ruination, as a result of chronically unsuccessful preservation policies.
Lengthy bureaucratic procedures and the lack of restoration funding incentives are posing a threat to over a thousand decaying, privately-owned neoclassical listed buildings...
Greece
Greece to Found New School for Construction of Iconic Kaiki Boats
The Greek Ministry of Culture and Sports is implementing a comprehensive plan for the preservation of Greece's traditional boats, or Kaiki.
Archaeology
Greek Ministry of Culture Responds to Flooding on Acropolis
In a statement released on Friday, the Greek Ministry of Culture responded to outcry over flooding that was reported on the Acropolis on Thursday after torrential rains battered Athens.
Social media users argued that the controversial new cement paths constructed...
Ancient Greece
Ministry of Culture Markets Facemasks With Patterns Inspired by Ancient Greece
Acknowledging the current need for their widespread use, The Greek Ministry of Culture is now marketing fabric facemasks inspired by Ancient Greece so that citizens can stay protected from Covid-19 -- while promoting Greek history.
The masks, with patterns featuring...