A new international study has found that the people of Mesa Mani in southern Greece…
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A new genetic study has found that residents of Mesa Mani in southern Greece form…
UC Classics Professor Jack Davis and Senior Research Associate Sharon Stocker presented a lecture titled…
Sunset is the embodiment of romance, so where else to best enjoy one than in the Greek Islands, undoubtedly one of the most romantic places on earth? Cyclades sunsets are some of the most beautiful in the world, so here are some of the best, most romantic vantage points from which to celebrate the magical golden hour.
Constructed around 1700BC, Knossos Palace is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and the most complex in Greece. During the Bronze Age, Knossos Palace was the ceremonial, religious, economic and political centre of the Minoan Civilization.
Fragments of “Bronze Age armor” discovered near Brno, Czech Republic, have been identified as warrior chest protection dating back 3,200 years, offering a rare glimpse into Central Europe during the era of the Trojan War.
Archaeologists in Troy, led by Professor Rustem Aslan, have uncovered evidence of a violent Bronze Age conflict, including sling stones, arrowheads, and burned structures, supporting Homer’s Iliad account of the Trojan War. The findings, dated to 1200–1600 BC, suggest a sudden, intense attack, aligning with ancient texts.
Six Minoan palace centers in Crete—Knossos, Phaistos, Malia, Zakros, Zominthos, and Kydonia—have been inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, recognizing their historical and architectural significance as key hubs of the Bronze Age Minoan civilization (2800–1100 BCE).
A major archaeological project on the island of Ithaca is offering groundbreaking insights into its ancient past, revealing evidence of a Mycenaean-era settlement and a sanctuary dedicated to Odysseus. Led by the University of Ioannina, excavations at the site known as the School of Homer have uncovered rare artifacts, inscriptions, and architectural remains that point to Ithaca’s historical role as a cultural and religious center from the Late Neolithic through the Roman period.
A 5,000-year-old bread discovered in central Turkey has been recreated by archaeologists and bakers using ancient grains and lentils. The find offers insights into early Bronze Age rituals and sparks discussion on sustainable farming amid modern drought.
The Kazarma Bridge (also known as the Arkadiko Bridge
The Palace Museum’s exhibition showcasing 172 artefacts is China’s first major display of Greek antiquity.
The Archaeological Museum of Messinia is set to host the “Princes of Pylos: Treasures of the Bronze Age from Messinia” exhibition, showcasing significant Mycenaean artifacts, including the Griffin Warrior Tomb finds. Running from February 14 to April 27, 2025, the exhibition will later travel to the Getty Villa Museum in Los Angeles before returning to Greece as a permanent display.
Hittites were one of the great powers of the Bronze Age, famed for their numerous…
Animated documentary on the early Achaean settlements and the first royal dynasties of the Mycenaean…
The Mycenaean Civilization, blooming from approximately 1600 to 1100 BCE, is one of the cornerstones…
The Mask of Agamemnon, a gold funeral mask, was discovered in 1876 by the German…
A monumental Bronze Age “mega fortress” known as Dmanisis Gora has been discovered in the Caucasus Mountains, perplexing archaeologists with its vast size and enigmatic purpose. Dating back approximately 3,000 years, this colossal fortified settlement appears to have been built with both outer and inner defensive walls that operated together. Although it may have functioned as a seasonal refuge, the lack of artifacts suggests its occupation and role remain a mystery.
Described as possessing “astonishing beauty”, two heads of ancient statues of Aphrodite, the goddess of love, and Dionysus, the god of wine, have been uncovered in an archaeological dig in the ancient Greek city of Aizanoi.
Over a century after its discovery, the Phaistos Disk, a clay artifact bearing enigmatic inscriptions, continues to baffle experts. Found in the ruins of a Minoan palace on the island of Crete, the disk offers a tantalizing glimpse into a lost civilization but remains stubbornly silent.
The bridge was built between 1300 and 1190 BCE, is an ancient Mycenaean bridge located…
The Minoans (Greek: Μυκηναίοι) were a pre-Hellenic Bronze Age civilisation in Crete in the Aegean…
Sunset is the embodiment of romance, so where else to best enjoy one than in the Greek Islands, undoubtedly one of the most romantic places on earth? Cyclades sunsets are some of the most beautiful in the world, so here are some of the best, most romantic vantage points from which to celebrate the magical golden hour.
In an exciting underwater discovery near Kumluca, Antalya, a bronze dagger adorned with silver rivets…
A groundbreaking discovery has unveiled the world’s oldest known sales receipt, a 3,500-year-old cuneiform tablet found in southern Turkey. Inscribed during the 15th century BCE, this ancient document details the purchase of wooden furniture in significant quantities, providing an invaluable glimpse into the economic practices of the time. Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mehmet Ersoy, announced the find at the archaeological site of Eski Alalah, where researchers uncovered the tablet amidst restoration work following an earthquake. Written in Akkadian, the primary language of the Akkadian Empire, this remarkable artifact offers a unique perspective on trade and commerce during the Late Bronze Age.
Aerial photographs of Kefalonia, also called Cephalonia, a Greek island, revealed a peculiar circular structure…
Archaeologists in Cyprus have discovered the remains of a murdered young woman near a 4,000-year-old monolith at the Bronze-Age site of Erimi. This adds to over 15 similar cases on the island, highlighting ancient rituals.
“Discovered by an Italian mission, the Erimi Archaeological Project of the University of Siena, a 4,000-year-old temple resurfaces in Cyprus. ‘The oldest sacred space ever found on the island’, archaeologist Luca Bombardieri, who has been leading these excavations for fifteen years, carried out in collaboration with the Department of Antiquities of Cyprus and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, told ANSA.”
An experiment inspired by Homer’s descriptions in “The Iliad” has tested the capabilities of the…
The Minoan civilization in Crete, Greek culture on mainland Greece and the Cycladic culture in…
