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Divers in northwestern Greece's Lake Pamvotida have discovered a remarkable cache of historical artifacts, including German helmets and Ottoman grenades, as part of a significant cleanup project. Managed by the Protected Areas Management Unit, the initiative aims to bolster public awareness about environmental preservation and historical significance, with recovered items now exhibited in Ioannina’s Mavili Square.
Two individuals were arrested on Monday in Alimos during a police operation that uncovered a…
The Louvre Museum in Paris proudly showcases the Giant Pot of Amathus, a monumental relic from ancient Cyprus. Once standing at the gates of the Kingdom of Amathus acropolis, this limestone pot, adorned with bull motifs, reveals the rich cultural heritage of its era. Weighing 14 tons and towering over 1.85 meters, it now attracts thousands of visitors, bridging ancient Cypriot traditions with global audiences.
A recent excavation at Kleidi Samikon has uncovered a temple-like structure from the 6th century BC, along with significant archaic artifacts, including a marble basin and a bronze plaque. This ongoing research project aims to further explore the sanctuary's extent and significance within the region.
On October 15, an architectural stone fragment from the Middle Byzantine period was repatriated to Greece from Mainz, Germany. Measuring 0.15m in height and adorned with a spiraling vine design, the artifact originates from Acrocorinth and reflects its rich architectural heritage. The return process began in spring 2022 when a German citizen inherited the fragment and contacted the Greek General Consulate in Frankfurt. This repatriation is part of a broader trend of cultural property returns, highlighting the growing awareness of the importance of preserving and returning artifacts to their countries of origin. The fragment will be handed over to the Corinthian Antiquities Ephorate.
Archaeologists in Bulgaria have unearthed five gold coins dating to the time of the emperor Justinian the Great (ruled from A.D. 527 to 565). Although it is not unusual to discover coins during excavations, these ones were located on the floor of a 10th-century house — suggesting the dwelling's medieval occupants may have kept the coins as a kind of heirloom or artifact.
The ongoing repatriation of priceless antiquities looted during the 1974 war in Cyprus highlights a concerted effort to recover cultural treasures that were illegally exported following the Turkish invasion. As authorities announce the return of 60 artifacts, the challenges of tracing and reclaiming these items from around the globe reveal the extensive impact of looting on the island's rich cultural heritage.
Archaeologists from the University of Innsbruck discovered a 1,500-year-old ivory box with Christian motifs in southern Austria. Found in an early Christian church, the relic depicts Moses receiving the Ten Commandments and the ascension of Christ. This rare find offers insight into early Christian art and history.
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Sixty Cypriot antiquities looted after the Turkish invasion of the island in 1974 are to be returned to the island following the signing of an agreement between Cyprus and German authorities. The Historic Repatriation Agreement signals the final chapter of the Aydin Dikmen case involving the smuggling of antiquities, and was signed in Munich.
The royal emblems of King Otto (Othon, in Greece), which the Ministry of Culture found…
A recent excavation on Mount Ellanio, the highest peak on Aegina Island in Greece, has…
A collaborative Egyptian-American Archaeological Mission has uncovered the upper portion of a colossal statue depicting…
Sending shockwaves through the archaeological world, Roman diver Stefano Mariottini was snorkelling about 8 meters deep when he saw a hand sticking out from the sandy bottom. Thinking he had found human remains, he called the police.