Explore the archaeological site of Europos, an ancient Macedonian city located near Pella. Excavations reveal insights into daily life, social structures, and the city's strategic importance as a crossroads between the Aegean and the Balkans. A new exhibition showcases these findings.
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During the construction of a water pipeline on the Greek island of Euboea, workers uncovered a stunning 2,400-year-old mosaic depicting dancing satyrs. This artwork, dating back to the mid-fourth century BCE, features two mythical figures playing music and dancing, offering a fascinating glimpse into ancient Greek culture and artistic expression. The mosaic was found in Eretria, an ancient town on Euboea, and is in exceptional condition. To protect the site, construction has been rerouted, and the mosaic is now covered for preservation.
A stunning pebble mosaic floor, depicting two frolicking satyrs, has been uncovered during routine water pipeline construction in Eretria. This remarkable find, dating back to the mid-4th century BC, offers a glimpse into the lively past of this ancient Greek city.
April 27, 1924: Greece proposes to send one of its archaeological treasures, a statue of…
Archaeologists from Aristotle University in Thessaloniki have discovered a marble head dating back to the…