Archaeologists discover 2,500-year-old Battle of Salamis site

Archaeologists have discovered the site where the Greek fleet gathered for the Battle of Salamis (480BC), the first great naval battle recorded in history and one of the most important ever fought by ancient Greeks. Taking place during the Greco-Persian Wars, the Greek naval troops managed to defeat a much larger Persian fleet. The scientific … Continue reading Archaeologists discover 2,500-year-old Battle of Salamis site