Megalopolis
Ancient Greece
Rhinoceros, Elephant Bones from Paleolithic Age Uncovered in Greece
Several paleolithic sites dating from 700 thousand years ago have been discovered during excavations at the Megalopolis lignite mine, in Arcadia, southern Greece.
According to a statement by the Greek Ministry of Culture on Thursday the sites "offer a unique...
Ancient Greece
The Last Great General of Ancient Greece
Alexander the Great, Philip of Macedon, Themistocles, Leonidas, Lysaner, Pyrrhus of Epirus, and Pericles are all names that stir in the popular imagination when the discussion turns to the greatest military leaders of ancient Greece.
However, one name is missing...
Ancient Greece
Elephants Roamed Paleolothic-Era Greece
Researchers uncovered a Paleolithic elephant butchering site in Greece, near the modern-day city of Megalopolis. The ancient site was found at an archaeological site known as Marathousa 1, and it was determined that it was used by hunters who wanted...