A massive burial site dating back to the fourth century BC, complete with headless sphinxes guarding its entrance, has archaeologists buzzing. Could this be the final resting place of Alexander the Great? Discovered in 2014 near the village of Mesolakia in Eastern Macedonia, Greece, the Amphipolis tomb is already being hailed as one of the most significant archaeological finds of the 21st century.
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The Herculaneum papyri, a remarkable collection of over 1,800 papyrus scrolls discovered in the 18th century, may have revealed the exact location of Plato's burial place. This discovery was announced by Graziano Ranocchia, an expert from the University of Pisa, who presented the mid-term results of the "Greek Schools" research project
In a heartfelt effort on the Greek island of Lesbos, volunteers have dedicated themselves to…