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Byzantine-Era Monastery with Unique Greek Mosaic Discovered in Southern Israel

A 1,500-year-old Byzantine-era monastery has been discovered in southern Israel, featuring a remarkable mosaic with an ancient Greek inscription from…

15 January 2025

Hundreds of Ancient Coins Uncovered in the “City of Palm Trees” - Greek Inscription Adds Mystery

A team of archaeologists from the University of Haifa recently uncovered a rare treasure of over 160 ancient coins in…

30 December 2024

Depiction of Greek Goddess Hecate Found in 3,000-Year-Old Temple Complex in Turkey

Archaeologists in Turkey have uncovered a depiction of the Greek goddess Hecate in a 3,000-year-old temple complex in Mugla province.…

19 December 2024

Ancient Artifacts Discovered in Athens Store, Spanning Geometric to Hellenistic Eras

A hidden trove of ancient artifacts, dating from Greece's Geometric period (1100-750 BC) to the Hellenistic era (up to 31…

11 December 2024

Ancient Treasures Unearthed in Italy’s San Casciano dei Bagni, Tied to Greek Mythology

Archaeologists in Tuscany have uncovered a remarkable collection of ancient artifacts at the thermal springs of San Casciano dei Bagni,…

5 December 2024

Athens Metro Line 4 Construction Uncovers Ancient Road

During the construction of Athens' new Metro Line 4, archaeologists have uncovered a 22-meter section of an ancient road from…

29 November 2024

Ancient Cypriot Inscription Uncovered on Wall in Paphos Excavation

An archaeological dig in Palaepaphos has revealed an intriguing inscription of ancient Cypriot writing on a wall from the 6th…

28 November 2024

Construction Workers Discover Ancient Greek Mosaic Depicting Dancing Satyrs

During the construction of a water pipeline on the Greek island of Euboea, workers uncovered a stunning 2,400-year-old mosaic depicting…

27 November 2024

Archaeologists Discover Gold Plaque with Greek Inscription as Offering to Jupiter Dolichenus at Ancient Roman Fortress

A gold plaque inscribed with Greek letters has been discovered at the ancient Apsaros Fortress in Georgia, offering new insights…

6 November 2024

Greek Mythology Frescoes Unearthed in Pompeii After 2,000 Years

In a rare discovery, archaeologists have unearthed a remarkably preserved house in ancient Pompeii adorned with frescoes of Greek mythological…

25 October 2024

Historic Gate Sanctuary Discovered at Minoan Palace in Crete, Greek Culture Ministry Reports

Archaeologists have uncovered a rare gate sanctuary at the Minoan palace of Archanes in Crete, the first of its kind…

24 October 2024

6th Century Byzantine Church Discovered in Northern Evia

A 6th-century Byzantine basilica was discovered in Oreoi, northern Evia, during recent excavations for a sewage system. The find includes…

24 October 2024

2,400-Year-Old Greek Theater Discovered on Turkey's Coast

Archaeologists have uncovered a remarkable 2,400-year-old Greek theater at the ancient site of Alexandria Troas in Turkey. This impressive structure,…

23 October 2024

Archaeologists Discover Luxury Roman Village in Southeastern Sicily

Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a luxury Roman village in southeastern Sicily, near Vizzini, featuring a mosaic floor from…

22 October 2024

Catalan Archaeologists Unearth Ancient Greek Jug at Empúries Site

Catalan archaeologists have unearthed a 6th-century B.C. jug at Empúries, featuring scenes of a palestra. Found in one of the…

27 August 2024

Acropolis Museum Unveils Ancient Statues Unearthed from Byzantine Wall

Two ancient statues of Greek deities, Cybele and Selene, were discovered in 1998 embedded in a Byzantine-era wall. Now restored,…

20 August 2024

"Lord, make them die an awful death" - Ancient Graffiti Reveals Harrowing Reality of Prison in Corinth, Greece

rchaeologists have unearthed a chilling discovery in Corinth, Greece, revealing a 1,600-year-old Roman prison with haunting graffiti inscribed on the…

16 August 2024

Marble Zeus Head Unearthed in Ancient Aphrodisias

Archaeologists have unearthed a marble head depicting Zeus during excavations in the ancient city of Aphrodisias, Turkey. The 66 cm…

31 July 2024

4,000-Year-Old Monolith Discovered Near Ancient Remains of Murdered Woman in Cyprus

Archaeologists in Cyprus have discovered the remains of a murdered young woman near a 4,000-year-old monolith at the Bronze-Age site…

17 July 2024

4000-Year-Old Monumental Minoan Structure Unearthed During Excavation at Kastelli Airfield

Greece's Culture Ministry said Tuesday that the structure is a "unique and extremely interesting find" from Crete's Minoan civilization, famous…

11 June 2024

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