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From Trash to Treasure: Rare Ancient Greek Statue Found in a Trash Bag
The world of archaeology and art is often filled with thrilling discoveries, but few match the sheer surprise and sere ...
Greek Reporter1d
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.
Greek Reporter11d
The Priceless Ancient Greek Treasures of Dion, Macedonia
Dion, the sacred site of ancient Macedonia, lies at the foot of Mount Olympus, featuring lush vegetation, springs and a ...
Ancient 2,000-year-old statue found in a bin bag in Greece
A historic marble statue of a woman has been found discarded in a rubbish bag by a local resident near Thessaloniki, Greece.
Longest Greek papyrus in Judean Desert reveals Roman corruption trial before Bar Kokhba revolt
The main defendants, Gadalias and Saulos, stood accused of corrupt dealings, including falsified documents and fictitious ...
An Ancient Headless Statue Is Found Amid Trash in Greece
On the evening of Jan. 18, a 32-year-old Greek man went to the police with an unusual object that he said he had found in a ...
EurekAlert!8d
Archaeology: Ancient Greek and Roman cultures caused lead pollution in Aegean Sea region
Lead pollution in the Aegean Sea region may have begun around 5,200 years ago, according to a paper published in Communications Earth & ...
The Independent7d
Humans have polluted the sea with lead for far longer than we realised, study shows
“We argue that this change was brought about by the subordination of Greece to the Roman Empire after 146 BCE,” they say. This period of Roman expansion was marked by a significant increase in ...
The Art Newspaper7d
Remembering Colin Renfrew, a lover of Modern art who revolutionised archaeology
His championing of radiocarbon dating and other new scientific approaches demonstrated the untenability of the conventional ...
Greece's Most Underrated Site Is a 2,500-year-old Monument Most Tourists Don't See — but This Cruise Line Takes You There
At roughly 40 miles in length and 80 feet wide, it connects the Ionian Sea with the Aegean Sea and is the world's narrowest navigable canal — and this ancient wonder is a beauty to behold in person.