Petros Themelis
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
Derveni Papyrus Found in Greece: Europe’s Oldest Book
The Derveni Papyrus found in northern Greece is of immense importance, registered by UNESCO in 2015 as the oldest handwritten "book" in Europe
Archaeology
Greek Archaeologist Petros Themelis Who Revived Ancient Messene Dies
Leading Greek archaeologist Petros Themelis, who is best known for pioneering work at the site of Ancient Messene in Southwest Peloponnese, died aged 87, it was announced on Friday.
Ancient Messene's extensive site includes a theater (one of the largest...
Archaeology
No State Funding For Archaeological Digs
The glories of the ancient past remain perhaps the greatest source of national pride in Greece. And in the past, the government could support archaeological research and digs. But the debt crisis and subsequent austerity budget has slashed the...
Archaeology
Ancient Messene Theater Reopens in August
For more than 600 years the ancient theater of Messene had hosted cultural and political events attended by major historical figures of the time, such as King Philip V of Macedonia and the Achean skilled general Philopoemen of Megalopolis....