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Ancient Greece
Temple of Greek Goddess Aphrodite Found Underwater at Heracleion, Egypt
A temple of the Greek goddess Aphrodite and another for the Egyptian god Amun was found off Heracleion on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast by a team of archaeologists.
The team of researchers explored the ancient port city of Thonis-Heracleion in the...
Ancient Greece
Has Cleopatra’s Tomb Finally Been Found?
Archaeologists recently discovered an underground tunnel, which may lead to the long-lost tomb of the Greek Queen of Egypt, Cleopatra, beneath Egypt’s ancient Taposiris Magna Temple.
Cleopatra was a Greek and the last ruler of Ptolemaic Egypt from 51 to...
Ancient Greece
The Mystery Structure on Top of Athens’ Temple of Olympian Zeus
The Temple of Olympian Zeus, dedicated the first among the Gods, is the most magnificent monument in Athens, other than the Acropolis.
Archaeology
Ancient Pillars Discovered at the Hill of the Pharaohs, Egypt
The ancient city of Buto in Lower Egypt is still unravelling its secrets as more discoveries come to light.
Archaeology
Lost Temple of Poseidon Unearthed in Southern Greece
Ancient ruins unearthed in Ileia, Greece, have been identified by archaeologists as the lost temple of Poseidon described by Strabo.
Ancient Greece
The Magic Sphere of Helios, Ancient Greek God of Sun
The magic sphere of Helios, which is covered with strange symbols and letters, is believed to somehow be related to magic rituals.
The magic sphere of Helios was discovered in Athens, Greece and has, since then, been tantalizing the archaeological...
Ancient Greece
Why Many Churches were Built on Top of Ancient Greek Temples
Surprisingly, many Christian churches were built on sites where ancient Greek temples once stood, and many temples were once used as churches at some point in history.
In fact, the Parthenon, which is likely the most famous ancient Greek temple...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Temple of Zeus Unearthed in Sinai, Egypt
Archaeologists unearthed the ruins of a temple for the ancient Greek god Zeus in the Sinai Peninsula, authorities in Egypt said on Monday.
In a statement, the Tourism and Antiquities Ministry said the temple ruins were found in the Tell...
Archaeology
The Spectacular Long-Lost Ancient Greek City of Thouria
The ancient Greek city of Thouria, located in the southern Peloponnese, Greece, thrived throughout antiquity, but was only discovered in 2007.
Archaeology
The Best Kept Acropolis Secret is Inside the Sacred Rock
Best Kept Acropolis Secret is Below the Sacred Rock The Acropolis best kept secret is a chamber below the sacred rock in Athens