Seventeen centuries of history were revealed during the construction of Venizelos Metro Station in Thessaloniki.
Archaeological excavations in Thessaloniki uncovered Roman and Hellenistic-era artifacts, including a section of the Decumanus Maximus at its intersection with the Cardo, the site of the ancient Tetrapylon.
This crucial crossroads marked the city's main artery, connecting the Golden Gate (present-day Demokratias Square) to the Kalamaria Gate.
Excavations also revealed densely built Byzantine shops lining the Middle Road, alongside numerous gold and silver artifacts attesting to vibrant commercial activity.
Furthermore, approximately 5,000 tombs, some containing gold grave goods, along with mosaic floors, marble and plaster decorations, and over 3,000 artifacts spanning six centuries of Byzantine history, were discovered.
The article first appeared in Ancient Marvels of Mankind.
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