In Padula, Campania, the discovery of nineteen ancient tombs has uncovered valuable artifacts, including a rare diobol coin minted in Tarentum between 380 and 325 BC, depicting the goddess Athena on one side and Hercules slaying the Nemean lion on the reverse. The findings provide key insights into the region’s rich cultural history.
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The “Dragon Houses” of Euboea, mysterious megalithic structures dating to ancient Greece’s Preclassical period, continue to baffle researchers. Located on high altitudes, these mortar-free buildings are intricately designed with large stone slabs and possibly served both astronomical and religious purposes. Despite extensive excavation, the true function and origin of these enigmatic structures remain unsolved, sparking theories about their links to ancient gods or supernatural beings.
The illustrious past of Cassope, an ancient city nestled in the verdant slopes, unfolds anew…