Palace of Nestor
Ancient Greece
Ancient DNA Proves Griffin Warrior Was Greek
In a remarkable new revelation, recent studies by the University of Cincinnati show that the Griffin Warrior was of Greek descent. The results, which the journal Science published, were part of a three-part study overseen by Harvard University, disputing...
Archaeology
Palace of Nestor in the Peloponnese Reopens After Three Years of Restoration
The mythical Palace of Nestor, considered to be the best example of a well-preserved Mycenaean palace in all of Greece, is reopening to visitors on June 12, after a three-year 2.5-million-euro restoration, the culture ministry announced on Tuesday.
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Archaeology
Warrior Tomb Treasure Intact for 3,500 Years Unearthed in Greece
Archaeologists in Greece have unearthed an intact Bronze Age warrior’s tomb, dating back 3,500 years, which is filled with more than 1,400 objects, including jewelry, weapons, bronze, silver and gold vessels.
The Bronze Age tomb dates back to about 1500...