Archaeologists are fascinated by the infant cemetery and statues in the ancient Greek city of Hypios, Turkey
New findings excavated from the theater of the ancient city of Hypios ( Prusias ad Hypium), known as the Ephesus of the Black Sea, are seeing the light of day Archaeologists have uncovered exciting new findings in the excavations of a theater in the ancient …
The finding of Philip II’s tomb, which demonstrated that ancient Macedonia was Greek
Manolis Andronikos discovers the tomb of the Macedonian King Philip II in Vergina. This is one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the 20th century, which proves the Greek origins of Macedonia. The bones of Alexander the Great’s father were …
A well-preserved “fast food” counter in Pompeii is discovered by archaeologists
A fast-food eatery at Pompeii has been excavated, helping to reveal dishes that were popular for the citizens of the ancient Roman city who were partial to eating out. Pompeii Archaeological Park’s longtime chief, Massimo Osanna said Saturday that while …
How a tsunami “saved” the treasures of Ancient Olympia from the British archeologist Cockerell
Until 1875, the immense archeological treasure of ancient Olympia remained buried underground. It was discovered by German scientists and was a turning point in the world’s archeological chronicles. Until then, the soils and rocks that overwhelmed it …
Lost ancient Greek sanctuary found 100 years after being forgotten in Cyprus
Archaeologists excavating near ancient Tamassos have located one of the most important sanctuaries discovered in Cyprus to date, more than 100 years after its exact position was forgotten. Finds from the excavations of Max Ohnefalsch-Richter, 1885 The …
The deceased with the intact decorative plait: An uncommon discovery from Macedonia housed in the Thessaloniki Archaeological Museum
The rare find from the 3rd century AD kept in the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki An impressive and rare find is kept in the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki. It is the skeleton of a woman found in 1962 during excavations in the area. The marble …
The modest “Parthenon” of Thessalonica, hidden behind residential structures
What is left of the impressive temple of the goddess Aphrodite One of the most impressive exhibits in the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki are the preserved parts of the lost temple of the goddess Aphrodite, which was also called the small Parthenon …
Turkey’s archaeological experts Discover a 2,500-year-old Greek Aphrodite Temple in Ancient Greece
Researchers surveying the Urla-Çeşme peninsula in western Turkey have unearthed a sixth-century B.C. temple dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite. “Aphrodite was a very common cult at that time,” team leader Elif Koparal , an archaeologist at Mimar Sinan …
Before it was excavated, this was Epidaurus’s ancient theater
Born in Kothreas on Kefalonia, Panagis Kavvadias was to be the archaeologist who associated his name with the unveiling of one of the most important monuments in world culture. The ancient theatre of Epidaurus. Epidaurus photo – 1877 Kavvadias was born …
A marble slab discovered in a woman’s garden is an ancient Greek artifact
An ancient Greek marble slab, used for nearly a decade as a horse mounting block before its origins were revealed, is at the center of a mystery as experts scramble to find out how it ended up in the garden of a bungalow in England. The intricate slab …