Archaeology

British Museum Seeks Public Aid to Recover Stolen Artefacts Amidst Irony

The British Museum, previously accused of cultural appropriation, has now made a plea for assistance locating stolen artifacts, prompting some…

3 hours ago

Floods reveal new parts of ancient Greek city in Libya

The devastating floods that swept through Libya earlier this month have revealed new structures at an ancient Greek city near Derna. The Libyan authorities who…

8 hours ago

Trikala: The city is getting a new museum!

Central Greece will soon have a new museum - the Timeless Museum of Trikala, which will be housed in the…

2 days ago

Rare 2,000-Year-Old Makeup and Jewelry Unearthed in Ancient Greco Roman City

Archaeologists working at the ancient Roman city of Aizanoi in Turkey's Kütahya province have made an exciting discovery of rare…

4 days ago

Greece’s Zagori Makes History on UNESCO World Heritage List

Zagori, known for its profound cultural heritage, has proudly secured its place as Greece's 19th addition to the UNESCO World…

5 days ago

Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg Curator Terminated Over Greek Antiquities Provenance Concerns

Since concerns were raised about the provenance of Greek antiquities included in a high-profile exhibition, the curator at Florida's Museum…

5 days ago

Intact Bust of Alexander the Great Discovered in Turkey

The Turkish Department of Excavations and Research has confirmed the news of the discovery of an intact bust of Alexander…

6 days ago

Archaeologists Discover Sunken Temples of Amun and Aphrodite off the Coast of Egypt

Archaeologists led by Franck Goddio recently discovered temples dedicated to the Egyptian god Amun and the Greek goddess Aphrodite off…

7 days ago

5th-Century A.D. Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Children’s Cemetery Found in Turkey

The graves of more than 40 Eastern Roman (Byzantine) children have been found in a fifth-century A.D. cemetery at the…

7 days ago

Royal Palace of Philip II in Aiges to Open to Public After Major Restoration

The Royal Palace of Philip II in Aiges, an important archaeological site in Greece, is set to open to the…

1 week ago

Exploring the Magnificent Akrotiri: Santorini's Archaeological Gem

The Akrotiri of Thira is a must-visit archaeological site on the island of Santorini. It offers visitors a unique opportunity…

2 weeks ago

8,500 Year Old Ancient Stilted Village Discovered North of Greece, Submerged in Lake

In a remarkable archaeological discovery just north of Greece, beneath the tranquil waters of Lake Ohrid, lies the remnants of…

2 weeks ago

Acropolis Named One of Top 10 Most Beautiful World Heritage Sites

The Acropolis in Athens, an iconic monument, has earned a spot on the list of the world's most beautiful cultural…

2 weeks ago

Automate Therapaenis: 2,000-year-old Ancient Greek robot stuns researchers

Every time we think we know everything about the Ancient Greeks, who were renowned for advancing philosophy, maths, astronomy, and…

4 weeks ago

Lost Ancient Temple in Cyprus Rediscovered: German Archaeologists Unearth Sanctuary of Frangissa

An ancient temple, lost to the sands of time but rediscovered in 1885, and then forgotten again until 2021, has…

4 weeks ago

Excavation Uncovers Potential Greek Cult Center of Poseidon

According to a report in ARTnews excavations at the site of the ancient Greek city of Helike, located along the…

4 weeks ago

Precious Items, Including Jewelry and Ancient Coins, Discovered Missing from British Museum

The British Museum has recently discovered the loss of valuable treasures from its collections, including silver necklaces, ancient coins, ceramic…

1 month ago

Greek Call for Parthenon Sculptures Return Resurfaces Amid British Museum Theft Scandal

Amid revelations of a significant theft of objects from the British Museum, Greek authorities are leveraging the situation to advocate…

1 month ago

Naked Kouros statue among new finds at Despotiko

Nestled along the shores of Despotiko island, the Mantra archaeological site has become a realm where history's whispers gain volume.…

1 month ago

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