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The Ancient Greek Woman Buried With Her Gold Jewelry

In 2018, Greek archaeologists uncovered a grave of an ancient noblewoman buried with her gold jewelry on the island of Sikinos. Her name, according to a burial inscription, was Neko (Greek: Νεικώ). It remains a mystery who exactly this woman...

The Cyclops of Kozani, Greece: Myth, Mystery, and a Forgotten Discovery

The legend of the Cyclops, the towering, one-eyed giants of Greek mythology, has long captured the imagination of philosophers, storytellers, and adventurers alike. Found in ancient myths scattered across the Greek landscape, these beings remain symbols of a lost,...

Greece’s Controversial Move to Regulate Protests at Unknown Soldier’s Tomb

The conservative government in Greece is moving to formalize security measures around the Monument of the Unknown Soldier at Syntagma Square, a move that will likely lead to the re-erection of physical barriers or the introduction of strict new...

Did British Soldiers Plunder Greece’s Amphipolis Tomb in 1916?

A photograph depicting British soldiers proudly holding skulls found near the Amphipolis Tomb in Greece has raised questions about whether they may have plundered the tomb more than a century ago. The King's Shropshire Light Infantry (KSLI), a regiment of...

Missing Tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II Discovered in Egypt

  Archaeologists in Egypt have announced the discovery of the tomb of King Thutmose II, the last missing royal tomb of the 18th Dynasty. The resting place of King Thutmose II, who ruled around 3,500 years ago, was uncovered in west...

Amphipolis Tomb With Its Exquisite Mosaic Prepares for 2027 Opening

The ancient Amphipolis tomb, one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 21st century, is due to open to visitors in 2027. Experts and Greek antiquity enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the opening of the tomb in Eastern Macedonia, Greece. When...

Search for Alexander the Great’s Tomb in a Bizarre Tale of Intrigue

For over 2,300 years, researchers and historians have been trying to locate Alexander the Great’s Tomb, which remains one of the world’s greatest mysteries even to this day. A recent effort to find it has become an acclaimed documentary that...

Ancient Tomb Filled With Gold Treasure Discovered in Panama

Researchers have uncovered an ancient lord's tomb filled with gold treasure —and sacrificial victims— at an archaeological park in Panama, officials revealed last week. The tomb, estimated to be about 1,200 years old, marks the area where an elite chief...

Who Is Buried in the Amphipolis Tomb?

The Amphipolis Tomb, or Kasta Tomb, in northern Greece has captivated both archaeologists and history enthusiasts worldwide since its discovery in 2012. The question of who is buried there remains a mystery. The Amphipolis Tomb is the largest burial mound...